Bates College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Lewiston, Maine. Bates College was founded in 1855. The college currently enrolls around 1,821 students a year, including 1,821 undergrads.
Bates College Acceptance Rate 2022
It is very difficult to get into Bates College. The acceptance rate at Bates College is 17%. Out of 7,319 applications received in 2022, 1,267 students were offered admission.
Bates College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance |
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Overall Acceptance Rate |
17% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate |
60% |
Early Action Acceptance Rate |
EA not offered |
Test Optional |
Yes |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores |
35% |
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Bates College is locatedin Lewiston, Maine,.
If you are interested in seeing Bates College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Lewiston, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Portland International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Bates College and Lewiston are like without leaving home.