Bates College
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,753
Men / Women
48% / 52%
White
64%
Mixed
10%
International
10%
Hispanic
8%
Asian
6%
Black
4%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
33%
Business & Economics
14%
Engineering, Computing & Math
7%
Arts
3%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$66,590
Est. Cost of Attendance
$83,532
10-Year ROI
$175,000
ROI Percentile
70th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
91%
4-Year Graduation Rate
82%
6-Year Graduation Rate
90%
Transfer-Out Rate
7%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,513 (34th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
237 (31th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
15%
Yield (Unbound)
18%
Early Decision
Nov 1
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Early Decision 2
Jan 15
Research
Research Level
—
Expenditure
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $1M | #388 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $0M | #444 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $1M | #479 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
16%
SAT Range
1,420
–
1,530
ACT Range
31
–
34
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | 433 | 49% / 51% | 8% | $82,323 | |
| Engineering | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics | 19 +12 | 53% / 47% | 21% | — | |
| Physics | 12 +1 | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Biochemistry | 27 +5 | 30% / 70% | 11% | — | |
| Biology | 37 +2 | 41% / 59% | 5% | — | |
| Chemistry | 5 — | 40% / 60% | 0% | — | |
| Environmental Studies | 37 +3 | 41% / 59% | 3% | $58,353 | |
| Geosciences | 8 +1 | 62% / 38% | 0% | — | |
| Neuroscience | 28 +2 | 36% / 64% | 11% | — | |
| Economics | 62 +9 | 79% / 21% | 8% | $112,034 | |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 +3 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| American Studies | 3 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Anthropology | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Chinese | 3 +1 | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| East Asian Studies | 1 +1 | 0% / 100% | 100% | — | |
| English | 19 +1 | 37% / 63% | 5% | $61,901 | |
| European Studies | |||||
| French | 1 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| History | 17 +5 | 76% / 24% | 6% | $77,500 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 50% | — | |
| Japanese | 1 +2 | 0% / 100% | 100% | — | |
| Latin American Studies | 1 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Philosophy | 14 +1 | 79% / 21% | 7% | — | |
| Political Science | 43 +11 | 58% / 42% | 9% | $71,041 | |
| Psychology | 46 +4 | 33% / 67% | 11% | — | |
| Religious Studies | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Sociology | 18 +2 | 6% / 94% | 0% | — | |
| Spanish | |||||
| Women's Studies | 3 +3 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Art | 9 +3 | 22% / 78% | 11% | — | |
| Dance | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Music | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Theater | 2 +4 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — |
Rankings
Fun and Games
Michelin Star Meal Plan
Best Food
Two Stars
Someone Like Me
Richy Rich
Wealthiest Students
Comfortable in First Class