Bates College
Common Data Set 2021-22
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Acceptance Rate
17.3%
Applications
7,319
Admitted
1,267
Enrolled
538
SAT Composite 25th
1,290
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.
$69,498
10 yrs after enrollment
90%
6-year completion
$29,351
sticker minus grants
$14,275
federal loans only
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General Information
7 TABLESFirst Name:Tom
Last Name:McGuinness
Title:Director
Office:Institutional Research, Analysis, & Planning
Address Line 1:2 Andrews Road; 2 Lane Hall
Zipcode4,240
Phone:(207) 786-8210
Email Address:tmcguinn@bates.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:http://www.bates.edu/research/common-data-set/
City:Lewiston
StateME
Name of College/University:Bates College
Street Address Line 1:2 Andrews Road
CityLewiston
StateMaine
Zip4,240
Main Phone Number:(207) 786-6255
WWW Home Page Address:www.bates.edu
Admissions Phone Number:(207) 786-6000
Admissions Email Address:admission@bates.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Bachelor'sX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?No
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:2,473
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:1,245
Number of wait-listed students admitted:2
Total academic units17
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Total academic units23
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80045.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69944.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5998.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4992
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80046.9
SAT Math: 600-69933.2
SAT Math: 500-59917.9
SAT Math: 400-4992
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160044.9
SAT Composite: 1200-139941.8
SAT Composite: 1000-119911.2
SAT Composite: 800-9992
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3680.2
ACT Composite: 24-2915.3
ACT Composite: 18-233.8
ACT Composite: 12-170.8
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Total0
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Closing Date: Month1
Fall Reply Date: Month15
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 16 credits Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 16 credits - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: n/a - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 16.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##
Fall Closing Date:Day1
Fall Reply Date: Day20
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:16
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:credit
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:16
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:credit
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:16
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 14 Common Data Set 2021-2022
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Other (describe):X
Describe:A second area of focus beyond major; a set of writing-intensive courses; and multiple modes of inquiry.
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)92%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
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)91%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing91%
Percent who live off campus or commute9%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Average age of full-time students18.7
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18.7
Average age of full-time students20.2
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20.2
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
YearbookX
Coed residence hallsX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Annual Expenses
3 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.bates.edu/financial-services/costs-financial-aid/financial-aid-estimator/
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
Financial Aid
10 TABLESAcademic Year2021-2022 estimated
Federal$1,276,833
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$65,950
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$34,595,916
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$0
Total Scholarships/Grants$35,938,699
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$1,474,885
Federal Work-Study$668,063
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$557,850
Total Self-Help$2,700,798
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$0
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$519,128
Total Scholarships/Grants$519,128
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$1,840,425
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$1,840,425
Parent Loans$1,975,204
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:79
CSS ProfileX
Other (specify):X
Specify:Students who are unable to complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE can complete the ISFAA instead. CDS-H Page 22 Common Data Set 2021-2022 Process for First-Year/Freshman Students
FAFSAX
Noncustodial ProfileX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio10
based on ____ students1,821
and ____ faculty667