Bates College admissions
Lewiston, ME
Bates College acceptance rate
13.3%
1,336 of 10,027 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Highly selective. With a rate like this, Bates College is usually a reach unless your grades and scores are well above the typical admitted student.
Key numbers
- Yield: 37% of admitted students enrolled (488 of 1,336).
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Common questions about Bates College
What is the acceptance rate at Bates College?
Bates College admitted 13.3% of applicants (1,336 of 10,027) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Bates College?
488 of the 1,336 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 37%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at Bates College?
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