Bates College
Lewiston, ME
A liberal arts college in Maine known for test-optional admissions since the 1980s, a strong sense of community, and solid programs in economics and political science.
13%
Acceptance rate
1360–1490
SAT range
31–33
ACT range
3.85
Average GPA
1,900
Undergrads
$63,000/yr
In-state tuition
$63,000/yr
Out-of-state tuition
What are your chances at Bates College?
Collegator estimates your admission chances from your GPA and test scores, builds your college list, and tracks every deadline — free to start.
See my chancesEssays you'd write for Bates College
Applies via Common App. Plan for the personal statement (650 words) plus whatever is below. Our standing advice: optional essays are optional in name only — write them.
We don't have this school's supplemental prompts in our library yet — check its application portal for the current list.
Spot an essay we're missing? Add it yourself in Essays → "create a custom essay" — it files under this school on your list.
Data is approximate and changes yearly — confirm on the college's official site.