Acceptance
13%
Avg SAT
1468
Tuition
$66,590
Grad Rate (4yr)
82%
Retention
91%
Earnings
$69,498
AI Overview
Nestled in Lewiston, Maine, Bates brings together ambitious students who embrace intellectual curiosity across disciplines—from conservation science to cultural studies. The college's thesis requirement means every senior completes a major capstone project, fostering deep research skills and close faculty mentorship. Students here tend to be unpretentious outdoors enthusiasts who balance serious scholarship with a collaborative rather than competitive spirit. A standout feature: the college has never used SAT/ACT scores in admissions, pioneering test-optional policies since 1984.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
Tuition
$66,590
Room & Board
$18,780
Average Net Price
$29,351
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
12%
Take Federal Loans
14%
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,275
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$69,498Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$14,275Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesEconomics
65 graduates
$110,880
4 yrs after graduation
Political Science and Government
54 graduates
$80,714
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
$65,926
4 yrs after graduation
English Language and Literature, General
25 graduates
$62,082
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
32+ programsAnd 20 more programs available
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