Since 1855, Bates College has been dedicated to the emancipating potential of the liberal arts. Bates educates the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. With ardor and devotion -- Amore ac Studio -- we engage the transformative power of our differences, cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action. Preparing leaders sustained by a love of learning and a commitment to responsible stewardship of the wider world, Bates is a college for coming times.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Study abroad |
| Student Services | Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Campus Setting | City: Small |
| Disability Services Student | 9% |
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At Bates College, 48.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 39.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $29,642), and 31% receive loans ($5,300 on average). Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Bates College is $20,897 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 4,767 people applied to Bates College. Of the applicants, 27.0% were admitted (27.0% male & 27.0% female ) and 37.0% accepted (40.0% male and 34.0% female) |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 11.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 94.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 83.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 89.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 91.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | May 1st |
| Admissions Office Phone | 207-786-6000 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@bates.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, Maine 04240 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.bates.edu/transfer-students.xml |
| Admissions Website | http://www.bates.edu/admissions.xml (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.bates.edu/application.xml |
| Application Fee | $60 |
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In order to be accepted to Bates College, you should have:
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies | 17 | ||||
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 | ||||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 5 | ||||
| East Asian Studies | 2 | ||||
| Women's Studies | 9 | ||||
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 31 | ||||
| Biochemistry | 6 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 25 | ||||
| Engineering | 0 | ||||
| Engineering, General | 0 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 39 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 29 | ||||
| Speech and Rhetorical Studies | 10 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 21 | ||||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 5 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 4 | ||||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| Russian Language and Literature | 0 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | ||||
| History | 45 | ||||
| History, General | 45 | ||||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 0 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 0 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 0 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 9 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 24 | ||||
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 5 | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 11 | ||||
| Neuroscience | 8 | ||||
| Natural resources and conservation | 17 | ||||
| Environmental Studies | 17 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 25 | ||||
| Philosophy | 18 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 7 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 20 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 5 | ||||
| Physics, General | 8 | ||||
| Psychology | 55 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 55 | ||||
| Social sciences | 135 | ||||
| Anthropology | 8 | ||||
| Economics, General | 50 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 59 | ||||
| Sociology | 18 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 34 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 27 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||||
| Music, General | 1 | ||||
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