Bates College
ME · Common Data Set 2026-2027
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 14.8% | 493 | 85.1% | 1,440 |
| 2025-2026 | 14.8% | 493 | 85.1% | 1,440 |
| 2024-2025 | 13.3% | 488 | 88.7% | 1,450 |
| 2023-2024 | 13.0% | 505 | 91.0% | — |
| 2022-2023 | 13.7% | 518 | 92.6% | 1,430 |
Common cross-admits
- Bowdoin College
- Colby College
- Middlebury College
- Hamilton College
- Colgate University
- Trinity College
- Connecticut College
Statistical look-alikes
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Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Bates College?
Bates College admits 14.8% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Bates College?
The middle 50% SAT range at Bates College is 1325–1510, with a median score of 1440. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1325; students at the 75th percentile scored 1510.
What ACT score do I need for Bates College?
The middle 50% ACT range at Bates College is 31–34, with a median of 32.
How much does Bates College cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Bates College is $70,146. Room and board is approximately $19,784. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Bates College?
Bates College's 6-year graduation rate is 88.5%. The first-year retention rate is 92.0%.
How many students attend Bates College?
Bates College enrolls 1,736 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Bates College's officially published Common Data Set for 2026-2027. View the original document.