Your chances of getting into Bates College
Admission Rate & Difficulty
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.
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.
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 Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Math 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Composite 25th Percentile | N/A |
| 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 |
Bates ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Math 25th Percentile | N/A |
| Composite 25th Percentile | N/A |
| 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 |
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 | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 62% |
| Top 25% of class | 87% |
| Top 50% of class | 100% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.
| 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% |
Fall 2024 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
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?
| 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
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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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.