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Bates College
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Annual Tuition
$63,478
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
13.0%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
91.6%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$69,498
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Bates College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Lewiston, ME. With a competitive tuition profile of $63,478, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 91.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
13.0%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$253,912
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
6.4 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$39,498
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$141,068
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$536,048
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Bates College is $14,275.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$63,478
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
94.0%
Success
91.6%
In-State Cost
$63,478
Age 25+ Students
0.1%
Carnegie Class
Baccalaureate: Arts & Sciences
Working at 6yr
96 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Lewiston
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$756
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$877
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,111
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Lewiston metropolitan area.