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Colleges / Bates College

Bates College

Lewiston, ME 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate14%

Bates College Student Life

Bates College Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

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.

Does Bates College Offer Student Housing?

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.

Bates College Athletics

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
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

Is Bates College Safe?

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.

Plan a Visit to Bates College

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.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Maine you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Bates College's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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Bates College Students

53%

Women

47%

Men

100%

Full Time

Unknown

Part Time

10%

In State

90%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

62%

9%

9%

8%

6%

5%

0.45%

0.22%

0.11%

Undergraduate Students

1,790

Non-Resident / International Students

158

Bates College Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,790

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

14%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$63,478

Out-of-State

$63,478

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 10
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