Bates College
Common Data Set 2024-25
Acceptance Rate
13.3%
Applications
10,027
Admitted
1,334
Enrolled
488
SAT Composite
1410-1490
SAT Math
690-770
SAT Reading
690-745
ACT Composite
30-33
How the class gets assembled.
Applicants, admits, and class seats use separate stage scales so Early Decision and all other rounds stay readable.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 1,128 | 306 | 27% | 306 | Likely class seats assume ED admits enroll. |
| All other rounds | 8,899 | 1,028 | 12% | 182 | All other rounds are residual CDS totals, not exact Regular Decision. |
46% joined after being offered a spot. 4% of students who joined were admitted. 19% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 1,940 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 883 |
| Admitted from wait list | 34 |
| Joined after being offered | 46% |
| Admitted after joining | 4% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
This school marks applicant interest as Important. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
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.