- 4 Year
- LEWISTON, ME
Bates College
- grade AOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- LEWISTON, ME
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 398 reviews
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Fall Open House is happening on Monday, October 9, 2023. Register here! Learn More
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- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade C minus
- Dormsgrade B+
- Campus Foodgrade A+
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade C+
About
From its inception in 1855, Bates has recruited students without regard to race, religion, national origin, or sex. Our founders firmly believed, as we do today, that not only should a Bates education be open to all, but that it is bettered by this openness. Diversity and inclusion — of thought, background, and experience — isn't optional or aspirational here. It's vital.
We have tough conversations in tough climates because that's what makes Bates, and our students, better. It's what makes Bates a college for the coming times and a college that prepares you for the coming times, too.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Fall Open House
Lewiston, Maine
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What happens during a Fall Open House at Bates? Campus tours and opportunities to explore inside campus buildings. Lunch in our nationally-rated dining hall. Insightful panels with college leaders and mock classes with Bates professors and experts. Expert advice from the Office of Admission. Talk to students passing by about life at Bates. Moments of wonder walking through our beautiful Historic Quad. In short...a chance to see if Bates feels like home!
Prologue to Bates – Our All-expenses-paid Student Access Fly-in Program
Bates College | Lewiston, Maine
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At Bates, we value the diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, and engage in the transformative power of our differences. Our commitment to equity and inclusion is the guiding principle behind Prologue to Bates, a program geared towards students entering their senior year who express interest in being a part of our inclusive and pluralistic community. All seniors who attend school in the U.S. and Puerto Rico are welcomed to apply, including students who are historically excluded from higher education, such as first-generation-to-college and low-income students. If you have additional questions about Prologue to Bates, contact the Office of Admission at 207-786-6000 or admissionevents@bates.edu. Prologue to Bates will be held on-campus this fall from: Sunday, October 8 – Tuesday, October 10, 2023 The deadline to apply to Prologue to Bates 2023 is Friday, August 11, 2023. Applicants will be notified of decisions by mid-September.
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Research and Experimental Psychology73 Graduates
- Political Science and Government65 Graduates
- Economics54 Graduates
- History33 Graduates
- Biology32 Graduates
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology29 Graduates
- Environmental Science26 Graduates
- English23 Graduates
- Sociology22 Graduates
- Neuroscience and Neurobiology20 Graduates
Financial Aid
Bates was founded to remove barriers to education, including financial barriers. We award financial aid based solely on demonstrated need, meeting 100% of our students’ financial need through grants, loans, and campus employment. The average Bates grant for the Class of 2026 was $54,504; the average federal student loan debt for 2022 graduates was $13,531 — less than half the national average.
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Bates College Reviews
Overall I've really loved my time at Bates, although as a major in a smaller department (neuroscience) I've felt that students can be impacted negatively by deficits in resources. When small schools have small departments like this, losing just one or two professors can severely damage the major. However, I think it's a great choice as a liberal arts school.
While I had a positive experience at Bates, there were a few aspects I would have liked to see change. One area that could be improved is the availability of resources for mental health support. Like many college campuses, Bates experienced high demand for counseling services, and it would have been beneficial to have additional resources and increased accessibility to support students' well-being.