Admissions Overview
The admission process at Bates College has a 13% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $60. Bates College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
13%
Very Selective
Application Volume
8,937
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
43%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Bates College has a 13% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $60. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Bates College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$60
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Bates College. About 14% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,400 to 1,510. Additionally, about 8% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 31 to 33.
SAT Scores
14% of students submitted400
1600
1400 – 1510
200
800
700 – 740
200
800
700 – 770
ACT Scores
8% of students submitted1
36
31 – 33
Admission Statistics
8,937 students applied to Bates. Of those, 13% were accepted (1,164 students). Of these 1,164 accepted students, 505 chose to enroll.
8,937
Total Applicants
1,164
Students Admitted
505
Students Enrolled
13%
Acceptance Rate