Bates College Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
12%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bates College has a diverse student body with 28% students of color and 12% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
69.3%(1,221)
Hispanic
9.4%(166)
African American
5.4%(95)
Asian
6.7%(119)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
8.4%(148)
Unknown
0.5%(8)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment1,928
International Students12%

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
46.9%(905)
Women
53.1%(1,023)

Gender Statistics

Men905

47% of total enrollment

Women1,023

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bates College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 81% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(21)
18-19
48.3%(846)
20-21
41.3%(724)
22-24
9.1%(160)
25+
0.1%(2)

Age Diversity Insights

81%

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 12% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 8% in-state residents, 80% out-of-state students, and 12% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
8.3%(42)
Out-of-State
79.8%(403)
International
11.9%(60)

Regional Representation

In-State42

8% of student body

Out-of-State403

80% of student body

International60

12% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

12%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age