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Common Data Set 2005-06

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Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings

$69,498

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

90%

6-year completion

Average net price

$29,351

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$14,275

federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction165fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

5 TABLES

Respondent Information

First Name:C. Ellen

Last Name:Peters

Title:Associate Director for Institutional Research

Office:Institutional Planning and Analysis

Address Line 1:2 Andrews Road; 2 Lane Hall

Zipcode4,240

Phone:(207) 786-8211

Email Address:cpeters@bates.edu

Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?No

If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:http://www

Other

City:Lewiston

StateMaine

Address Information

CityLewiston

StateMaine

Zip4,240

Main Phone Number:(207)786-6255

WWW Home Page Address:http ://www.bates.edu/

Admissions Office

Admissions Phone Number:(207)786-6000

Admissions Email Address:admissions@bates.edu

Degrees Offered

Bachelor'sX

Enrollment And Persistence

4 TABLES

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	21	91	91
Hispanic/Latino	11	41	41
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
White, non-Hispanic	417	1380	1380
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	1	7	7
Asian, non-Hispanic	23	Not reported	Not reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	490	1684	1684

Persistence

B3 degrees awarded

Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.

B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
Measure	Number awarded
Certificate/diploma	Not reported
Associate degrees	Not reported
Bachelor's degrees	517
Postbachelor's certificates	Not reported
Master's degrees	Not reported
Post-master's certificates	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, other	Not reported

Graduation Rates

B12-B21 two-year graduation rates

Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.

B12-B21 two-year graduation rates. Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
Measure	Current cohort	Previous cohort
Initial cohort	2001	12
Did not persist	12	13
Final cohort	2001	14
Completed program in less than two years	15	Not reported
Completed program in less than two years at 150% time	16	Not reported
Completed program in less than four years	17	Not reported
Completed program in less than four years at 150% time	18	Not reported
Transfers out	19	Not reported
Transfers to two-year institutions	Not reported	Not reported
Transfers to four-year institutions	Not reported	Not reported

Retention Rates

B22 first-year retention

First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.

B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	94.2%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

3 TABLES

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units17

English4

Mathematics3

Science3

Of these, units that must be lab2

Foreign language2

Social studies3

History3

Academic electives3

Other (specify)3

Total academic units23

English4

Mathematics4

Science4

Of these, units that must be lab3

Foreign language4

Social studies4

History4

Academic electives4

Other (specify)4

First-time, first-year Profile

C9 test-score submission

Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.

C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
Measure	Percent	Number
SAT	0	Not reported
ACT	Not reported	Not reported

C9 test-score percentiles

Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.

C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
SAT math	640	700	Not reported
ACT composite	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT math	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT English	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Reading	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Admission Policies

Amount of application fee:60

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes

If yes, maximum period of postponement:one year

Transfer Admission

4 TABLES

Fall Applicants

D2 transfer admissions

Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.

D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	64	85	Not reported	149
Admitted	19	22	Not reported	41
Enrolled	12	8	Not reported	20

Application for Admission

High school transcriptRequired of Some

College transcript(s)Required of All

Essay or personal statementRequired of All

InterviewRequired of All

Standardized test scoresNot Required

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 11 of 36 Common Data Set 2005-06

Fall Closing Date: Month1

Fall Reply Date: Month31

Other

Fall Closing Date:Day1

Fall Reply Date: Day1

Transfer Credit Policies

Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:16

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Accelerated programX

Double majorX

Honors ProgramX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Liberal arts/career combinationX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Teacher certification programX

Required Course Work

HumanitiesX

Sciences (biological or physical)X

Social scienceX

Other (describe):X

Student Life

3 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)90%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%

Percent who live off campus or commute0%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)89%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing93%

Percent who live off campus or commute7%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18

Average age of full-time students20

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20

Activities Offered

Choral groupsX

DanceX

Drama/theaterX

Jazz bandX

Literary magazineX

Music ensemblesX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Student-run film societyX

Symphony orchestraX

YearbookX

Annual Expenses

1 TABLE

Estimated Expenses

G5 estimated expenses

Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.

G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
Measure	Residents	Commuters living at home	Commuters not living at home
Books and supplies	1150	Not reported	Not reported
Food only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Food and housing total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation	900	Not reported	Not reported
Other expenses	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Financial Aid

3 TABLES

Reporting Year

Academic Year2005-2006 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$480,275

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$15,005,411

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$73,506

Total Scholarships/Grants$15,600,317

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$1,845,404

Federal Work-Study$924,892

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$116,000

Total Self-Help$2,886,296

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$1,328,664

Total Self-Help$1,328,664

Parent Loans$3,030,025

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

2 TABLES

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio9.9

Undergraduate Class Size

I3 undergraduate class size

Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.

I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	Not reported	12
10-19 students	Not reported	12
20-29 students	Not reported	16
30-39 students	Not reported	18
40-49 students	Not reported	2
50-99 students	Not reported	0
100+ students	Not reported	0
Total	Not reported	Not reported

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

1 TABLE

Bachelors

J degrees conferred by discipline

Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.

J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
Measure	Certificate/diploma	Associate	Bachelor's
Agriculture	Not reported	Not reported	1%
Natural resources and conservation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Architecture	Not reported	Not reported	4%
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Communication/journalism	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Communication technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Computer and information sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Personal and culinary services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Education	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Engineering	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Engineering technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Family and consumer sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Law/legal studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
English	Not reported	Not reported	7.8%
Liberal arts/general studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Library science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Biological/life sciences	Not reported	Not reported	9.4%
Mathematics and statistics	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Military science and military technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Interdisciplinary studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Parks and recreation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Philosophy and religious studies	Not reported	Not reported	4.0%
Theology and religious vocations	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Physical sciences	Not reported	Not reported	6.4%
Science technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Psychology	Not reported	Not reported	12.0%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Public administration and social services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Social sciences	Not reported	Not reported	28.8%
Construction trades	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Mechanic and repair technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Precision production	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation and materials moving	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Visual and performing arts	Not reported	Not reported	5.4%
Health professions and related programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Business/marketing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
History	Not reported	Not reported	5.5%
Other	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

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Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings

$69,498

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

90%

6-year completion

Average net price

$29,351

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$14,275

federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction165fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

5 TABLES

Respondent Information

First Name:C. Ellen

Last Name:Peters

Title:Associate Director for Institutional Research

Office:Institutional Planning and Analysis

Address Line 1:2 Andrews Road; 2 Lane Hall

Zipcode4,240

Phone:(207) 786-8211

Email Address:cpeters@bates.edu

Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?No

If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:http://www

Other

City:Lewiston

StateMaine

Address Information

CityLewiston

StateMaine

Zip4,240

Main Phone Number:(207)786-6255

WWW Home Page Address:http ://www.bates.edu/

Admissions Office

Admissions Phone Number:(207)786-6000

Admissions Email Address:admissions@bates.edu

Degrees Offered

Bachelor'sX

Enrollment And Persistence

4 TABLES

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	21	91	91
Hispanic/Latino	11	41	41
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
White, non-Hispanic	417	1380	1380
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	1	7	7
Asian, non-Hispanic	23	Not reported	Not reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	490	1684	1684

Persistence

B3 degrees awarded

Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.

B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
Measure	Number awarded
Certificate/diploma	Not reported
Associate degrees	Not reported
Bachelor's degrees	517
Postbachelor's certificates	Not reported
Master's degrees	Not reported
Post-master's certificates	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, other	Not reported

Graduation Rates

B12-B21 two-year graduation rates

Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.

B12-B21 two-year graduation rates. Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
Measure	Current cohort	Previous cohort
Initial cohort	2001	12
Did not persist	12	13
Final cohort	2001	14
Completed program in less than two years	15	Not reported
Completed program in less than two years at 150% time	16	Not reported
Completed program in less than four years	17	Not reported
Completed program in less than four years at 150% time	18	Not reported
Transfers out	19	Not reported
Transfers to two-year institutions	Not reported	Not reported
Transfers to four-year institutions	Not reported	Not reported

Retention Rates

B22 first-year retention

First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.

B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	94.2%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

3 TABLES

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units17

English4

Mathematics3

Science3

Of these, units that must be lab2

Foreign language2

Social studies3

History3

Academic electives3

Other (specify)3

Total academic units23

English4

Mathematics4

Science4

Of these, units that must be lab3

Foreign language4

Social studies4

History4

Academic electives4

Other (specify)4

First-time, first-year Profile

C9 test-score submission

Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.

C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
Measure	Percent	Number
SAT	0	Not reported
ACT	Not reported	Not reported

C9 test-score percentiles

Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.

C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
SAT math	640	700	Not reported
ACT composite	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT math	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT English	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Reading	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Admission Policies

Amount of application fee:60

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes

If yes, maximum period of postponement:one year

Transfer Admission

4 TABLES

Fall Applicants

D2 transfer admissions

Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.

D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	64	85	Not reported	149
Admitted	19	22	Not reported	41
Enrolled	12	8	Not reported	20

Application for Admission

High school transcriptRequired of Some

College transcript(s)Required of All

Essay or personal statementRequired of All

InterviewRequired of All

Standardized test scoresNot Required

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All

Fall Closing Date: Month1

Fall Reply Date: Month31

Other

Fall Closing Date:Day1

Fall Reply Date: Day1

Transfer Credit Policies

Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:16

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Accelerated programX

Double majorX

Honors ProgramX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Liberal arts/career combinationX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Teacher certification programX

Required Course Work

HumanitiesX

Sciences (biological or physical)X

Social scienceX

Other (describe):X

Student Life

3 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)90%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%

Percent who live off campus or commute0%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)89%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing93%

Percent who live off campus or commute7%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18

Average age of full-time students20

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20

Activities Offered

Choral groupsX

DanceX

Drama/theaterX

Jazz bandX

Literary magazineX

Music ensemblesX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Student-run film societyX

Symphony orchestraX

YearbookX

Annual Expenses

1 TABLE

Estimated Expenses

G5 estimated expenses

Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.

G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
Measure	Residents	Commuters living at home	Commuters not living at home
Books and supplies	1150	Not reported	Not reported
Food only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Food and housing total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation	900	Not reported	Not reported
Other expenses	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Financial Aid

3 TABLES

Reporting Year

Academic Year2005-2006 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$480,275

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$15,005,411

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$73,506

Total Scholarships/Grants$15,600,317

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$1,845,404

Federal Work-Study$924,892

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$116,000

Total Self-Help$2,886,296

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$1,328,664

Total Self-Help$1,328,664

Parent Loans$3,030,025

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

2 TABLES

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio9.9

Undergraduate Class Size

I3 undergraduate class size

Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.

I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	Not reported	12
10-19 students	Not reported	12
20-29 students	Not reported	16
30-39 students	Not reported	18
40-49 students	Not reported	2
50-99 students	Not reported	0
100+ students	Not reported	0
Total	Not reported	Not reported

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

1 TABLE

Bachelors

J degrees conferred by discipline

Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.

J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
Measure	Certificate/diploma	Associate	Bachelor's
Agriculture	Not reported	Not reported	1%
Natural resources and conservation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Architecture	Not reported	Not reported	4%
Area, ethnic, and gender studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Communication/journalism	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Communication technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Computer and information sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Personal and culinary services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Education	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Engineering	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Engineering technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Family and consumer sciences	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Law/legal studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
English	Not reported	Not reported	7.8%
Liberal arts/general studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Library science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Biological/life sciences	Not reported	Not reported	9.4%
Mathematics and statistics	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Military science and military technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Interdisciplinary studies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Parks and recreation	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Philosophy and religious studies	Not reported	Not reported	4.0%
Theology and religious vocations	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Physical sciences	Not reported	Not reported	6.4%
Science technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Psychology	Not reported	Not reported	12.0%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Public administration and social services	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Social sciences	Not reported	Not reported	28.8%
Construction trades	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Mechanic and repair technologies	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Precision production	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation and materials moving	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Visual and performing arts	Not reported	Not reported	5.4%
Health professions and related programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Business/marketing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
History	Not reported	Not reported	5.5%
Other	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported