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Bates College has the Outing Club (outdoor recreation). In fact, more students participate in the Outing Club (outdoor recreation) than any other on-campus activity.
Other popular student organizations at Bates College include International Club, Chase Hall Committee (student activities planning), Representative Assembly and WRBC (student radio station).
Bates College students' favorite campus events are All College Gala, Winter Carnival and Mount David Summit.
This table offers information on housing at Bates College.
Housing Options | Offered? | Details |
---|---|---|
On-Campus Housing | Yes | Required for junior |
Guaranteed Housing | Yes | Guaranteed for freshman |
Co-ed Housing Available | Yes | – |
Housing for Students with Disabilities | Yes | – |
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus | – | 92% |
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing | – | 1,755 |
Number of Students Living On-Campus | – | 1,657 |
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus | – | – |
Bates College offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through junior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.
The majority of Bates College students live on campus. In 2023, 92% of undergrads at Bates College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 8% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Bates College. There are 1,755 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,790 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,657 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 100% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.
Bates College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.
At Bates College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.
Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.
Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.
Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.
Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Bates College:
Sport | Men's Intramural | Women's Intramural | Men's Division | Women's Division | Men's Scholarships | Women's Scholarships |
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Basketball | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Crew | – | – | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Golf | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Lacrosse | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Skiing (Downhill) | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Soccer | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Squash | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Swimming And Diving | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Tennis | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Track And Field | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Cross Country Running | √ | √ | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Skiing (Cross Country) | – | – | NCAA Division 3 | NCAA Division 3 | – | – |
Equestrian Sports | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
Fencing | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
Ice Hockey | √ | √ | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
Rugby | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
Sailing | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
Ultimate Frisbee | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
Water Polo | – | – | Intercollegiate Club Teams | Intercollegiate Club Teams | – | – |
College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.
Bates College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Bates College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.
Bates College offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.
Additionally, Bates College has emergency contact/notification system.
Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Bates College, take Interstate 95 to Lewiston, ME. If you need to fly, book your flight to Portland International airport.
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Women47%
Men100%
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Part Time10%
In State90%
Out-of-State62%
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Undergraduate Students
1,790
Non-Resident / International Students
158
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