The Basics About Bates College
Bates College is a private institution that was founded in 1855. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,738, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 109 acres. It utilizes a other-based academic calendar. Bates College's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 21. Its comprehensive fee are $53,300.
Overview: Bates College
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Private
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Year founded:
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1855
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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other
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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1,738
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Setting:
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urban
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2009 Endowment:
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$183,848,236
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Application fee:
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$60
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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27%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 Comprehensive Fee: $53,300
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Student Life at Bates College
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Bates College—the first coeducational college in New England—is located in Lewiston, Maine, along the Androscoggin River. Its setting is favorable for outdoor enthusiasts; skiing, canoeing, beaches, Lake Auburn, and natural parks are all nearby. Approximately 95 percent of students live on campus in either a residence hall or one of Bates’ 25 Victorian homes, which house between 10 and 30 students each. Among the more than 110 student organizations are the Outing Club, which sponsors outdoor and adventure trips throughout the year; the Brooks Quimby Debate Council; and WRBC, the Bates radio station. About one-third of Bates students participate in varsity athletics, and the Bates Bobcats are members of the NCAA Division III New England Small College Athletic Conference.
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Other Facts About Bates College
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Bates offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in a number of subjects. The General Education requirement is intended to provide students with a well-rounded education, but students still choose a specialized field of study from more than 30 available majors. If none of those are appealing, students have the option to design their own interdisciplinary major. About two-thirds of students take advantage of study abroad programs, and Bates’ unique academic calendar incorporates a short five-week spring term during which students can focus on a single topic or partake in an off-campus program.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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Bates College, widely regarded as one of the finest liberal arts colleges in the nation, is dedicated to principles of engagement. Close collaborations are fostered in small classes and research, but these are only the beginning of the academic journey. Debate overflows onto the quad and into the dining Commons and residence halls. Learning finds expression in good works in our neighborhood and around the globe. Bates is a friendly and unpretentious community whose members care deeply about ideas and principles and value their exchange and examination. Our students are stimulated by good talk, great books and artistic expression, and they welcome the hard academic work that is the price of discovery. Our professors are committed to developing, encouraging and supporting them in their intellectual and personal growth. Bates is recognized for its inclusive social character and progressive tradition. The College is rightly celebrated as one of the first U.S. institutions of higher learning to offer a truly equal-opportunity education. Since its founding in 1855 by Maine abolitionists, Bates has welcomed people from diverse racial, ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds. Bates continues to aspire to be a community in which students learn from their differences, and the College provides the support, resources and guidance for the hard and sometimes uncomfortable conversations across cultural boundaries. All activities, resources and facilities have always been open to all members of the Bates community. Bates has never allowed organizations such as fraternities or sororities that exclude people. Friendships that flourish among very different types of people, both faculty and students, exemplify the brightest facets of a Bates education. Bates strives to create a broadly diverse and deeply inclusive community that reflects and explores the world and prepares students for full and active participation in a global society.
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Applications: Bates College
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Notification date:
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03/31
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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May 1 (Fall)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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Yes
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Early decision deadline:
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11/15
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Early decision decision sent by:
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12/20
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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No
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Early action deadline:
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N/A
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Early action decision sent by:
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N/A
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$60
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://www.bates.edu/apply.xml
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$300
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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N/A
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Nancy Cable
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Admissions office phone number:
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(207) 786-6000
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: Bates College
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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may be arranged with an admission representative
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Neither SAT nor ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with or without writing accepted
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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01/01
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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01/01
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma is required and GED is not accepted
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General college-preparatory program?
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Require
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Very Important
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Academic GPA?
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Very Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Considered
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Application essay?
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Very Important
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Recommendations?
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Very Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Very Important
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Extracurricular activities?
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Very Important
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Talent/ability?
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Very Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Very Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Considered
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State residency?
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Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Considered
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Work experience?
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Considered
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Very Important
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Required High School Course Work
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High school units required in English:
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4
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High school units required in Foreign Languages:
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2
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High school units required in Mathematics:
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3
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High school units required in Science:
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3
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High school units required in Science Labs:
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2
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Total high school units required:
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17
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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4
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science Labs:
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3
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Total high school units recommended:
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23
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Entering Class Statistics: Bates College
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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27%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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48%
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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24%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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4,767
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Number of applicants accepted:
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1,284
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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469
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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N/A
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Number of male applicants:
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2,081
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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554
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Male freshman enrollment:
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219
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Number of female applicants:
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2,686
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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730
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Female freshman enrollment:
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250
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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893
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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187
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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51
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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36%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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63%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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91%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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99%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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N/A
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Average high school GPA:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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52%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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620-700
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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640-710
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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620-710
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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28%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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55%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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16%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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1%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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31%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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59%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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8%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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2%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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17%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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29-31
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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59%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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41%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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N/A
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Transfer Students: Bates College
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall, Winter
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Application date for transfer students:
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March 1 (Fall), November 1 (Winter)
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Admission decision sent:
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March 31 (Fall), December 12 (Winter)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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May 1 (Fall)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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Yes
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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N/A
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Recommended of all
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Standardized test scores?
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Not required
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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C
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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16 from a two-year school, 16 from a four-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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16 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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146
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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2
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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1
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International Student Admissions: Bates College
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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January 1 (Fall), November 1 (Winter)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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Yes
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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Yes
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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600
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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N/A
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