Bates College
Lewiston, ME · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 13.3% |
| Applicants | 10,027 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1410–1490 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 31–33 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $30,703 |
| Grad rate | 91% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $69,498 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-15 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-10 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-10 |
| Application fee | $0 (US) · $0 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.