private nonprofitbachelors Scorecard 2024-25

Bates College

Lewiston, ME

Selective Institution Floor

With an admit rate of 13.3% (under 15%), Decision Tier classifies this institution as a Reach for all applicants, regardless of test scores or GPA. At selective colleges, scores are a threshold, not a predictor.

Admissions Data

Overall Acceptance Rate13.3%

Middle 50% SAT Scores (25th – 75th)1420 – 1530

Middle 50% ACT Composite (25th – 75th)31 – 34

Federal Net Price by Income

Average annual cost paid by federal aid recipients across tuition, fees, room, and board, minus all grant and scholarship aid awarded.

$0 – $30,000$2,397/ yr

$30,001 – $48,000$8,958/ yr

$48,001 – $75,000$11,336/ yr

$75,001 – $110,000$19,468/ yr

$110,000+$45,886/ yr

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