Bates College, ME
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Bates College Rankings
Affordability39
Selectivity77
Retention87
Graduation88
Earnings58
Diversity41
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Bates College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies3%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences16%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature8%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics3%
History4%
Mathematics and Statistics4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies4%
Physical Sciences6%
Psychology8%
Social Sciences29%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Bates College
18%
Admission Rate
685
Median SAT Math
670
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)650–720
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)630–710
200
800
Cost
Cost of Attending Bates College
$54K
In-State Tuition
$54K
Out-of-State Tuition
$69K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $9K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $12K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $41K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Bates College
22%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
88%
Repayment Rate
$141
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 43% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $29K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $21K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 81% | 54% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 88% | 58% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 94% | 61% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 93% | 67% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Bates College
94%
Retention Rate
9%
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
91%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 86% | 40% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 91% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 88% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 79% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 82% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 90% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86% | 37% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 35% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 37% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 94% | 44% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 83% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 67% | 49% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Bates College
95%
Employment Rate
$43K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$56K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 97% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $43K | $31K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $56K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $74K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $43K | $31K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $46K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $59K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Bates College
1,832
Undergraduates
99%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 63% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 3% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 80% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 8% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | ME | US |
|---|
Location Map
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