A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bates are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
71%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 12% more female students than male students enrolled at Bates College with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bates has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
846
|
| Women |
944
|
Bates serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 91% of the student body residing outside of Maine or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
9%
|
| Out of State |
81%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
9% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160977 IPEDS survey data for Bates College.