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  • LEWISTON, ME
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Bates College
#22 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
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    Bates College Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for Bates?

    Bates admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 14%. Students that get into Bates have an average SAT score between 1385-1460 or an average ACT score of 30-32. The regular admissions application deadline for Bates is January 10. Interested students can apply for early decision, and the Bates early decision deadline is November 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    14%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    50%
    Total Applicants
    7,696
    SAT Range
    1385-1460
    SAT Reading
    695-730
    SAT Math
    690-730
    Students Submitting SAT
    ACT Range
    30-32
    ACT English
    ACT Math
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 10
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 15
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $60
    Application Website
    bates.edu/admission/apply/?utm_source=niche&utm_medium=web
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Recommended
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Recommended
    • SAT/ACT
      Neither required nor recommended
    • Recommendations
      Required
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