Bates College Demographics & Diversity Overview

29%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
10%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bates College has a diverse student body with 29% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
68.4%(1,116)
Hispanic
9.9%(162)
African American
5.6%(91)
Asian
7.0%(114)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
8.3%(135)
Unknown
0.5%(8)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment1,790
International Students10%

Cultural Engagement

Bates College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Bates College has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.3%(846)
Women
52.7%(944)

Gender Statistics

Men846

47% of total enrollment

Women944

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bates College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 91% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.1%(19)
18-19
49.4%(884)
20-21
41.3%(740)
22-24
7.9%(142)
25+
0.3%(5)

Age Diversity Insights

91%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Bates College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 9% in-state residents, 81% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
9.3%(48)
Out-of-State
80.7%(418)
International
10.0%(52)

Regional Representation

In-State48

9% of student body

Out-of-State418

81% of student body

International52

10% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

29%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age