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
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
47% of total enrollment
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
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
Regional Representation
9% of student body
81% of student body
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