Bates College
Lewiston, ME. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Lewiston, ME · Small city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 1,760 |
| Acceptance rate | 13% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1420–1520 · 17% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1380–1480 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 32–33 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 91% |
| First-year retention | 93% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $83,532 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 10, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 10, 2027
Most popular majors: Social sciences, Biology, Psychology, Environment & natural resources, Physical sciences.
Bates College campus map
On campus
Olin Arts Center, Coram Library, Bates College Museum of Art, George and Helen Ladd Library, Muskie Archives, Florence Keigwin Amphitheater, Underhill Arena.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Dairy Joy, Dunkin'
- Nightlife: The Blue Goose
- Museums and culture: Saint Marys Regional Medical Center Health Sciences Library
- Groceries: The Medicine Shoppe, CVS Pharmacy
- Parks: Pettingill School Park, Leeds Park, Drouin Field, Marcotte Park