Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
13.02%
SAT Average
1,446
ACT Range
31-33
Bates College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 13.02%. This means approximately 130 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,753 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
13.02%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $63,478 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $63,478 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $80,440 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $30,703 | State avg: $18,022. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 10.22% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 15.03% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Bates College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$63,478
Room and board
$17,904
Books and supplies
$900
Other expenses
$1,250
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$80,440
Average net price
$30,703
Average aid coverage
62%
$49,737 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Bates College pays approximately $30,703 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Maine average of $18,022 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Bates College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Maine and national averages.
Bates College net price
$30,703
Maine average
$18,022
National average
$17,506
Bates College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $63,478 and average net price at $30,703. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$63,478
Current net price
$30,703
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
90.59%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$69,498
Undergraduates
1,753
10-Year Median Earnings - Bates College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Bates College graduates earn about 1.6x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Bates College?
Undergraduates
1,753
Completion rate
90.59%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
10.22%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
15.03%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 10.22% of Bates College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 15.03% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Bates College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Bates College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Bates College lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Bates College is listed at 2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, ME 04240. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Bates College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | 13.02% | $63,478 | $30,703 | $69,498 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | 61.40% | $30,226 | $21,185 | $89,964 |
| Bowdoin College | 8.02% | $64,910 | $20,786 | $82,735 |
| Colby College | 6.83% | $66,600 | $23,939 | $80,490 |
| Maine College of Health Professions | 33.33% | $17,827 | $20,438 | $79,840 |
Similar Schools in Lewiston
This local cluster focuses on nearby Lewiston schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Lewiston.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bates College's acceptance rate?
Bates College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 13.02%.
How much is Bates College tuition?
Bates College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $63,478.
What is Bates College's average net price?
Bates College's average net price in the local dataset is $30,703.
What does Bates College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $4,263 for Bates College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Bates College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $69,498 for Bates College.
Is Bates College accredited?
Bates College's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Bates College?
The local dataset lists 1,753 undergraduate students at Bates College.
What percentage of Bates College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Bates College in the local dataset is 10.22%.
What is the federal loan rate at Bates College?
The federal loan rate for Bates College in the local dataset is 15.03%.
Where should I verify Bates College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Bates College or the latest official federal education data.