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2024-2025Data below is extracted from Bates College's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
13.3%
Total Applicants
10,019
Total Admitted
1,336
Total Enrolled
488
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 5,012 | 5,007 | 10,019 |
| Admitted | 612 | 724 | 1,336 |
| Enrolled | 220 | 268 | 488 |
Early Admissions
Early Decision
Deadline: 11/15
Applied1,128
Admitted306
Waitlist
Offered
1,940
Accepted Spot
883
Admitted from Waitlist
34
Admission Factors
How Bates College rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPARecommendationsEssay
Important
ExtracurricularsTalent/AbilityCharacter/Personal QualitiesDemonstrated Interest
Considered
Class RankTest ScoresInterviewVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyFirst Generation
Not Considered
Religious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1410–1490
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)690–745
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)690–770
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)30–33
136
Submitting SAT: 14.96%
Submitting ACT: 4.71%
GPA Distribution
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$70,146
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$70,146
Required Fees
$450
Room & Board
$19,784
Books & Supplies
$900
Total COA (In-State)
$91,280
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$91,280
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$61,388
Avg % Need Met
100%
% Need Fully Met
100%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$27,121
% Graduating with Debt
21.63%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
82.3%
5-Year Rate
88.7%
6-Year Rate
89.69%
Special Study Options
Cross-registrationDouble majorExchange student program (domestic)Honors programIndependent studyInternshipsLiberal arts/career combinationStudent-designed majorStudy abroadUndergraduate Research
Data extracted from the Bates College Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 75%. View original PDF.