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13%
Highly Selective
92%
Graduation
About Bates College
Bates College is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Lewiston, Maine. With an enrollment of approximately 1,753 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. Admissions are highly competitive with an acceptance rate of 13%. It boasts an exceptional 92% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $69,498 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $30,703 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
13%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
92%
Enrollment
1,753
Total students
Median Earnings
$69,498
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$63,478
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,478
Per year
Average Net Price
$30,703
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1410–1520
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
31 – 33
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1410
Median
1465
75th
1520
4001600
SAT Math
25th
700
Median
735
75th
770
200800
ACT Composite
25th
31
Median
33
75th
33
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$63,478/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$30,703/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$122,812
10-Year Earnings
$694,980
ROI Multiple
5.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Bates College
Student Outcomes
92%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$69k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
1,753
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
