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22%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,213 |
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| Declined | + 4,143 |
| Total Received | 5,356 |
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| Name | Location |
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| Colby College | Waterville, ME |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA |
| SAT | 3076 |
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| ACT | 1634 |
Bates College, founded in 1855, is a highly selective private liberal arts college. Its 133-acre campus is in Lewiston, Maine, 35 miles northeast of Portland.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 1,780 |
| Established in | 1855 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by | • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
133-acre campus in Lewiston (Lewiston population: 36,140), 35 miles from Portland and 145 miles from Boston. Served by air and bus; major airport serves Portland. School operates transportation in the local area. Public transportation serves campus.
Bates College
2 Andrews Road
Lewiston, ME 04240
| Application fee | $60 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Considered if submitted |
22%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,213 |
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| Declined | + 4,143 |
| Total Received | 5,356 |
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Geographical residence
State residency
Alumni/ae relationship
Interview
Minority affiliation
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Religious affiliation/commitment
Leigh Weisenburger
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
P: 855 228-3755
F: 207 786-6025
admission@bates.edu
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Transfer applicants accepted
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
16
Minimum transfers must complete
16
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 61 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Pakistan Vietnam The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
James Reese
Associate Dean of Students
207 786-6222
jreese@bates.edu
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