Bates College
Common Data Set 2025-26
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Acceptance Rate
14.8%
Applications
9,660
Admitted
1,433
Enrolled
493
SAT Composite
1325-1510
SAT Math
622.5-767.5
SAT Reading
672.5-750
ACT Composite
31-34
How the class gets assembled.
Early Decision offeredNo Early Action reportedSecond binding round indicated; ED rate is blended.
Likely ED share of class65%318 ED admits / 493 enrolled first-years
ED admit-rate multiple2.6x34% ED vs 13% all other rounds
Seats left after ED175of 493 enrolled first-year seats
All-other admit rate13%1,115 admitted from 8,711 applicants
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.
Applicants949reported count
Admits31834%
Class seats318assumes ED admits enroll
Applicants8,711reported count
Admits1,11513%
Class seats17516% estimated yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 949 | 318 | 34% | 318 | Likely class seats assume ED admits enroll. |
| All other rounds | 8,711 | 1,115 | 13% | 175 | All other rounds are residual CDS totals, not exact Regular Decision. |
Class-seat estimate assumes ED admits enroll. CDS does not report confirmed ED enrollment, so likely ED class seats are calculated as the smaller of ED admits and enrolled first-years.
Overall yield: 34%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Read the ED rate carefully. Published ED rates can include recruited athletes, legacy applicants, and institutional-priority applicants. The general-pool ED rate can be lower.
Offered a spot2,103
Accepted a spot795
Admitted from wait list39
38% joined after being offered a spot. 5% of students who joined were admitted. 22% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 2,103 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 795 |
| Admitted from wait list | 39 |
| Joined after being offered | 38% |
| Admitted after joining | 5% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
First generation: ImportantGeography: ImportantState residency: ImportantDemonstrated interest: Important
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.
$69,498
10 yrs after enrollment
90%
6-year completion
$29,351
sticker minus grants
$14,275
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
618fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Tom
Last Name:McGuinness
Title:Director
Office:Institutional Research, Analysis, and Planning
Address Line 1:Lane 101
Address Line 2:2 Andrews Road
Zipcode4,240
Country:United States
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
StateME
Zip4,240
Country:United States
Main Phone Number (Area Code)207
Main Phone Number:786-6255
Admissions Office Street Address (if different) Line 1:23 Campus Avenue
CityLewiston
StateME
Zip4,240
Country:United States
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):207
Admissions Phone Number:786-6000
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number (Out-of-State Area Code):855
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:228-3755
Admissions Email Address:admission@bates.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational
Academic year calendar:Other
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:www.bates.edu/equity-inclusion/
Other (describe):4-4-1
Bachelor'sYes
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?No
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Month1
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Day10
CLEPYes
Institutional ExamYes
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Yes
SAT or ACT/ADMS_CONSIDER
ACT OnlyConsidered
SAT OnlyConsidered
Total first-time, first-year who applied356
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted95
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled47
Total first-time, first-year who applied4,262
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted1,178
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled403
Total first-time, first-year who applied5,039
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted160
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled43
Total first-time, first-year who applied3
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled0
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Yes
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:2,103
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:795
Number of wait-listed students admitted:39
Is your waiting list ranked?No
High school completion requirementRequired
Total academic units17
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies3
History3
Academic electives0
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts0
Total academic units23
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language4
Social studies4
History4
Academic electives0
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts0
Does your institution require or recommend a general college-preparatory program for degree-seeking students?Required
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80062.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69934.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5993.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80056.3
SAT Math: 600-69929.7
SAT Math: 500-59912.5
SAT Math: 400-4991.6
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160057.8
SAT Composite: 1200-139937.5
SAT Composite: 1000-11993.1
SAT Composite: 800-9991.6
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3690.2
ACT Composite: 24-297.3
ACT Composite: 18-232.4
Total0
Total0
Total0
Does your institution have an application fee?No
Does your institution have an application closing date?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month1
Application closing date (fall): Day10
Yes, by:Yes
Date: Month4
Date: Day1
Must reply by (date)Yes
Date: Month5
Date: Day1
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month5
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day1
Amount of housing deposit:300
Refundable if student does not enroll?No
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)No
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
First or only early decision plan closing date: Month11
First or only early decision plan closing date: Day15
First or only early decision plan notification date: Month12
First or only early decision plan notification date: Day20
Other early decision plan closing date: Month1
Other early decision plan closing date: Day10
Other early decision plan notification date: Month2
Other early decision plan notification date: Day15
Number of early decision applications received by your institution949
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan318
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
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
FallYes
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
College transcript(s)Required
Essay or personal statementRequired
InterviewRecommended
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required
Fall Priority Date: Month3
Fall Priority Date: Day1
Fall Closing Date: Month3
Fall Notification Date: Month5
Fall Reply Date: Month5
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:C
Number4
Unit TypeE
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:E
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:E
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:16
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:C
Fall Closing Date:Day1
Fall Notification Date: Day15
Fall Reply Date: Day20
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programYes
Cross-registrationYes
Double majorYes
Exchange student program (domestic)Yes
Honors ProgramYes
Independent studyYes
InternshipsYes
Liberal arts/career combinationYes
Student-designed majorYes
Study abroadYes
Teacher certification programYes
Undergraduate ResearchYes
Sciences (biological or physical)Yes
Other (describe):Yes
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)90%
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)89%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing93%
Percent who live off campus or commute8%
Percent of students age 25 and older3%
Average age of full-time students18.8
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18.8
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesYes
Choral groupsYes
Concert bandYes
DanceYes
Drama/theaterYes
International Student OrganizationYes
Jazz bandYes
Literary magazineYes
Model UNYes
Music ensemblesYes
Radio stationYes
Student governmentYes
Student newspaperYes
Student-run film societyYes
Symphony orchestraYes
YearbookYes
Coed residence hallsYes
Special housing for international studentsYes
Living Learning CommunitiesYes
Other housing options (specify):Yes
Specify:Healthy Living, Quiet Residences
Annual Expenses
5 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.bates.edu/financial-services/costs-financial-aid/financial-aid-estimator/
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
14 TABLESAcademic Year2024
Institutional methodology (IM)Yes
Federal$1,595,458
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$118,884
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$44,813,950
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$0
Total Scholarships/Grants$46,528,292
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$1,453,538
Federal Work-Study$450,929
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$873,430
Total Self-Help$2,777,897
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$927,580
Total Scholarships/Grants$927,580
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$3,718,572
Total Self-Help$3,718,572
Parent Loans$3,611,590
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
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.497
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableYes
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:106
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$84,952
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$9,000,952
Institution’s own financial aid formYes
FAFSAYes
CSS ProfileYes
Noncustodial ProfileYes
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:Yes
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Month):1
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Day):10
a) Students notified on or about (date):Yes
a) Students notified on or about (date): Month3
a) Students notified on or about (date): Day15
Students must reply by (date): Month5
Students must reply by (date): Day1
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct PLUS LoansYes
Federal Pell GrantsYes
Federal SEOGYes
State scholarships/grantsYes
Private scholarshipsYes
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsYes
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio9
based on ____ students1,736
and ____ faculty186