College statistics
- Address:
- 2 Andrews Road
Lewiston, ME
04240 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.bates.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $66,590
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $66,590
- Room and Board:
- $18,780
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $446,804,807
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Social Sciences
Bates College is a private liberal arts institution in Lewiston, Maine, focused exclusively on undergraduate education in the arts and sciences. The college enrolls approximately 1,753 students and maintains rigorous admissions standards, accepting 13% of applicants. The 75th percentile SAT score reaches 770 in math and 740 in reading.
Tuition is $66,590 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $85,370 when room and board are included. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate. The college's endowment of approximately $447 million provides substantial resources for student support and institutional programs.
Bates suits students seeking a small, academically rigorous liberal arts education with close faculty interaction and a strong social sciences focus. The college does not emphasize research as part of its mission; instead, it prioritizes undergraduate teaching and mentorship. For more information about academics, student life, and the application process, visit www.bates.edu/.