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$66,590
per year
In-State Tuition
14%
Acceptance Rate
90%
Graduation Rate
91%
Retention Rate
Bates College is a private nonprofit four-year institution in Lewiston, ME. Programs offered include Political Science, Biology, Sociology, Mathematics and Biochemistry.
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Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Men’s teams
12
Women’s teams
Team Sports(8)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Squash
Aquatic Sports(2)
Swimming and Diving
Rowing
Other Sports(2)
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Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Bates does not offer merit or athletic scholarships; all of its financial aid goes to students with demonstrated need.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$2,397
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$69,498
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,275
Among completers who borrowed
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Private University
Location
Lewiston, Maine
Androscoggin County
Control
Private
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22 career paths
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If your parents are separated or divorced, Bates College also asks the other parent to complete the CSS Profile (the Noncustodial PROFILE).
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