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Bates College

Private nonprofit, 4-year

2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, ME 04240

(207) 786-6000

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Quick Facts

1,753

Total Enrollment

13%

Acceptance Rate

91%

Graduation Rate

$59,202

Median Earnings (6yr)

$63,478

In-State Tuition

$30,703

Avg Net Price

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1446

Avg SAT Score

About Bates College

Institution Details

Type Private nonprofit, 4-year
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size 1,000 - 4,999
Accreditation New England Commission on Higher Education
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Bachelor's

Location

Address 2 Andrews Road
City Lewiston, ME
ZIP Code 04240
County Androscoggin County

President/Chief Administrator: A. Clayton Spencer (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Social Sciences 31%
Biology 18%
Psychology 10%
English 7%
Mathematics 4%
Visual/Performing Arts 3%
History 2%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: No

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 1,753

Student Demographics

Female 51%
Male 49%

Race/Ethnicity

White 61.4%
Black 4.5%
Hispanic 8.8%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Races 8.4%
Non-Resident Alien 9.5%
Unknown 0.6%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 0.1%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 700 720 740
SAT Math 700 730 770
ACT Composite 31 32 33

Tuition & Financial Aid

$63,478

In-State Tuition

$63,478

Out-of-State Tuition

$80,440

Total Cost of Attendance

$30,703

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 10%
Students with Federal Loans 15%
Students Receiving Any Aid 10%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $14,275
Median Total Debt $12,442
90th Percentile Debt $28,950
3-Year Repayment Rate 88%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $4,263
$30,001 - $48,000 $6,296
$48,001 - $75,000 $8,602
$75,001 - $110,000 $22,744
$110,001+ $49,109

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$59,202

6 Years After

$69,879

8 Years After

$69,498

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $40,626  |  75th percentile: $78,068

Earnings by Family Income Background

$49,464

Low Income

$61,840

Middle Income

$60,435

High Income

Student Outcomes

94%

Full-Time Retention

91%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$11,817

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$25,710

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (207) 786-6000

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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