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Bates College was founded by abolitionists in 1855. This independent, non-profit college sits on a 109-acre campus in Lewiston, Maine. Over 1,500 undergraduate students enroll in Bates College every year. In the last 20 years, the institute has consistently been ranked among the top 25 liberal arts colleges in the country by the U.S. News and World Report.
Bates College offers a number of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. Students can earn majors and minors in the fields of anthropology, art, education, English, politics, sociology, science, music and literature.
Bates College sponsors athletics teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, lacrosse, skiing, rowing, soccer, squash, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field and volleyball. Nicknamed the Bobcats, the teams compete in the NCAA Division III in the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Bates is known for its programs in mathematics, science, art studies, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 30% of those who apply who get accepted.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Bates has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 1,660 in 2007 at Bates.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Bates offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Bates values student athletics, and belongs to the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Bates College
2 Andrews Road 2 Lane Hall
Lewiston, ME 04240
General Phone: (207) 786-6255
http://www.bates.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 246 | political science, economics, English, history, sociology, speech and rhetoric, anthropology, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Science | 78 | biology, biochemistry, physics, geology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 51 | psychology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | philosophy, religion |
| Art Studies | 20 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 15 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 11 | neuroscience |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Bates in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 464 | 36 |
In 2007, Bates had a total enrollment of 1,660 students (1,660 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 23% |
| New York | 14% |
| Maine | 8% |
| Connecticut | 8% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| New Hampshire | 7% |
| California | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
Bates offers campus housing for 1,592 of its 1,660 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lewiston, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,433 | 1,312 | 30% | 442 | 34% |
| Men | 1,943 | 564 | 29% | 204 | 36% |
| Women | 2,490 | 738 | 30% | 238 | 32% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,250 |
| In-state comprehensive fee | $ 46,800 |
| Out-of-state comprehensive fee | $ 46,800 |
Financial Aid:
Bates participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 203600)
Bates has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 59 | 36 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 45 | $109,489 | 18 | $100,014 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $80,759 | 20 | $73,755 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $61,754 | 22 | $62,126 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $55,973 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $56,515 | 6 | $42,537 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 85 | $91,047 | 68 | $73,740 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Small College Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Chinese Language and Literature
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bates Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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