Bates College Admission
Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
13.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
43.03%
Freshmen Enrollment
518
SAT Scores
1,450
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 8,273 students have applied and 1,137 students have allowed to admit to Bates College (Acceptance rate: 13.74%). Bates's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 45.56 % where 518 students have finally enrolled out of 1,137 admitted students.
Bates acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maine. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Vassar College and Scripps College, its acceptance rate is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 27.17%).
Bates enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maine. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 32.49%).
How to Apply to Bates College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Bates. Bates offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.bates.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.bates.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.bates.edu/financial-services/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/app/bates |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.bates.edu/admission/apply/veteran-applicants/ |
| Disability Service | www.bates.edu/accessible-education/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Bates and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Bates College is 1,450 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Bates College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,426). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Bates College | 1,450 | 32 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,426 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maine | 1,135 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Bates College, 89 students submitted SAT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,450 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maine. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 700 | 730 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 720 | 750 | 770 |
| Total | 1,420 | 1,480 | 1,520 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Bates College, 61 students submitted ACT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maine. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 32 | 33 | 33 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bates Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Bates College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |