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Lewiston, Maine

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Your chances of getting into Bates College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

17.3%
Admission Difficulty for Bates College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very High 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Bates is 17.3%.  Its admission rate is the 3rd lowest in Maine and the 50th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Bates and can you get accepted?

Bates is a very highly competitive school to get into. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet the admission criteria. It's important that you meet their GPA requirements to get through the first round of consideration. Last year, only 1,267 out of the 7,319 who applied were admitted.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 44% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Bates?

17% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Bates College you should:

  • Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Bates GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Bates College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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Bates SAT Scores

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Bates College.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Bates College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Bates College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Bates ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Bates College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Bates College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

High School Class Rank

62% of Bates College freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Bates College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 62%
Top 25% of class 87%
Top 50% of class 100%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Bates College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,011 3,308 7,319
Accepted 716 551 1,267
Acceptance Rate 18% 17% 17%
Enrolled 287 266 553
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 40% 48% 44%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 1, 2024

Days left to Apply

30

Applicants have 30 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 1, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Bates College is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Bates College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Bates College Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Bates College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Bates College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160977 IPEDS survey data for Bates College.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Bates College?

17% of those who apply are granted admission to Bates. Admission competition is very high and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.