At a glance
Average net price
$29,351
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
89.7%
Admission rate
13%
Undergrad size
1,760
In-state tuition
$66,590
Out-of-state tuition
$66,590
Cost of attendance
$83,532
Median earnings (10y)
$69,498
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,468
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 91.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
14 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (41%), stem (40%), humanities & arts (18%).
- STEM40%
- Humanities & arts18%
- Social sciences41%
- Social sciences28.6%~504 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences21.3%~374 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology10.6%~187 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~150 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~102 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English4.9%~85 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics4.4%~77 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History3.9%~69 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~65 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~61 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.2%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
28 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 133 | — | $13,750 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 133 | $55,768 | $13,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 111 | $50,568 | $11,532 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 89 | $22,883 | $9,614 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 80 | $33,170 | $12,850 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 63 | — | $12,610 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 56 | $39,731 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 38 | $36,112 | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | — | $39,657 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Bates College
Bates College is a mid-sized institution located in Lewiston, Maine, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,760 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Bates College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $29,351 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $66,590 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $83,532 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 89.7%, a strong completion outcome. 91.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $69,498 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Bates College confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (41% of credentials), stem (40% of credentials), humanities & arts (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Bates College accepts 13% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,468.
Location & campus
Set in Lewiston, Maine (city), Bates College draws students from across Maine and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Bates College
Q.How much does Bates College cost?
The average net price at Bates College is $29,351 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $83,532.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Bates College?
Bates College has a 6-year graduation rate of 89.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Bates College?
Bates College admits 13% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Bates College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Bates College graduate earns $69,498 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Bates College?
Published tuition is $66,590 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Bates College located?
Bates College is located in Lewiston, Maine (ZIP 04240).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Bates College at their official website.