Bates College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1715 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 470 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 423 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 4 of 1 | In Lewiston, ME |
| # 673 of 98 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
13%
Average SAT
1,475
Average ACT
33
Avg. cost to attend
$24,723 /y
Aid receiving
45%
Undergraduates
1,760
Male:Female Ratio
48:52
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Bates College has an acceptance rate of 13% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 13% | 13% | 13% |
| Applicants | 10,027 | 5,012 | 5,007 |
| Admissions | 1,336 | 612 | 724 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 488 | 220 | 268 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 60% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 10% |
| â– Asian | 7% |
| â– Hispanic | 10% |
| â– Black or African American | 4% |
| â– Two or more races | 8% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Bates College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Bates College majors
Bates College has granted 433 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bates College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 62 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 46 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 43 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 |
| Environmental Studies | 37 |
| Neuroscience | 28 |
| Biochemistry | 27 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 |
| Mathematics, General | 19 |
| Sociology, General | 18 |
| History, General | 17 |
| Philosophy | 14 |
| Physics, General | 12 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 |
| Chemistry, General | 5 |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 4 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 3 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 |
| Anthropology, General | 1 |
| Dance, General | 1 |
| East Asian Studies | 1 |
| Engineering, General | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 433 |
Publications & Citations
Bates College has published 3,648 scientific papers with 90,025 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Sociology, Political Science, Geography and Cartography, Law, Physics, Engineering, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,344
/ 49,980
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
1,679
/ 49,433
|
| Biology |
1,474
/ 61,308
|
| Sociology |
1,345
/ 26,715
|
| Political Science |
1,281
/ 26,576
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,173
/ 35,698
|
| Law |
1,173
/ 25,833
|
| Physics |
1,163
/ 41,983
|
| Engineering |
1,149
/ 36,937
|
| History |
1,148
/ 17,126
|
| Philosophy |
1,113
/ 18,110
|
| Computer Science |
1,109
/ 34,043
|
| Chemistry |
1,029
/ 32,453
|
| Medicine |
971
/ 34,754
|
| Psychology |
919
/ 29,106
|
| Archaeology |
873
/ 15,764
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
790
/ 25,841
|
| Geology |
671
/ 33,433
|
| Ecology |
594
/ 32,113
|
| Economics |
556
/ 10,774
|
| Biochemistry |
537
/ 18,156
|
| Art & Design |
528
/ 7,394
|
| Organic chemistry |
514
/ 16,315
|
| Genetics |
504
/ 17,373
|
| Mathematics |
499
/ 13,623
|
| Business |
498
/ 7,843
|
| Linguistics |
488
/ 8,415
|
| Anthropology |
478
/ 10,003
|
| Paleontology |
469
/ 29,091
|
| Neuroscience |
377
/ 15,125
|
| Materials Science |
365
/ 11,276
|
| Statistics |
331
/ 10,333
|
| Psychiatry |
326
/ 12,071
|
| Botany |
318
/ 9,346
|
| Social Psychology |
316
/ 10,297
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
306
/ 6,097
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
295
/ 4,053
|
| Optics |
254
/ 14,383
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
253
/ 12,417
|
| Development Studies |
250
/ 4,436
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. Nicholas A. Basbanes
1943-. (aged 83)
military officer
writer
journalist
Nicholas Andrew Basbanes is an American author who writes and lectures about authors, books, and book culture. His subjects include the "eternal passion for books" (A Gentle Madness); the history and future of libraries (Patience & Fortitude); the "willful destruction of books" and the "determined effort to rescue them" (A Splendor of Letters); "the power of the printed word to...
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2. Stella James Sims
1875-1963 (aged 88)
biologist
Stella James Sims was an African-American science professor who held positions at Storer College, Virginia University of Lynchburg, and Bluefield Colored Institute.
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3. Henry Wilkins Chandler
1852-1938 (aged 86)
politician
Henry Wilkins Chandler was an American lawyer, newspaperman, politician, and federal official. Born a freeman, he was the first African American graduate from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. He served two terms in the Florida State Senate.
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4. Morton A. Brody
1933-2000 (aged 67)
lawyer
judge
Morton Aaron Brody was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maine from 1991 to 2000.
All 100 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
Bates
Founded
1855
Motto
Amore Ac StudioWith Ardor and Devotion
Colors
garnet
Total staff
796
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
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