Bates College
Lewiston, ME
13%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,137 |
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| Declined | 7,136 |
| Total Received | 8,273 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Colby College | Waterville, ME |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME |
| University of Vermont | Burlington, VT |
| University of Maine | Orono, ME |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA |
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Founded in 1855, Bates College is a private nonprofit highly selective liberal arts college that is known for its strong academic programs and its commitment to providing students with a challenging and enriching educational experience. It is located on a 133-acre campus in Lewiston, Maine—35 miles northeast of Portland.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 1,790 |
| Established in | 1855 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
133-acre campus in Lewiston (Lewiston population: 36,221), 35 miles from Portland and 145 miles from Boston. Served by air and bus; major airport serves Portland. School operates transportation in the local area. Public transportation serves campus.
Bates College
2 Andrews Road
Lewiston, ME
04240
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Join CollegeXpress| Application fee | $60 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Considered if submitted |
13%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,137 |
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| Declined | 7,136 |
| Total Received | 8,273 |
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| Tuition | $63,478 |
| Housing & Food | $17,904 |
| Additional fees | $1,250 |
| Books & supplies | $900 |
| Total | $83,532 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $50,877 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $32,655 |
Need-based
| Federal | $1,255,892 |
| State | $47,450 |
| Institutional | $35,646,423 |
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| Total | $36,949,765 |
Non-need-based
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| Other external | $2,605,072 |
| Total | $2,605,072 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Maximum transferred
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Minimum transfers must complete
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Join CollegeXpress| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 61 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Pakistan Vietnam The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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