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Bates is found in Lewiston, Maine. Lewiston is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at Bates.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Bates is known for its programs in music, mathematics, science, therapy and counseling, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 29% of those who apply who get accepted. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Bates maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Bates is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 1,699 in 2005 at the school.
Bates has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Bates offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the New England Small College Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Bates College
2 Andrews Road, Lane Hall
Lewiston, ME 04240
General Phone: (207) 786-6255
Admissions Phone: (207) 786-6000
Financial Aid Phone: (207) 786-6096
http://www.bates.edu/
Bates awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 278 | economics, political science, sociology, history, English, interdisciplinary studies, ancient civilizations, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Science | 83 | biology, physics, biochemistry, geology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 67 | psychology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 22 | environmental studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 18 | philosophy, religion |
| Medicine | 16 | neuroscience |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Bates in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 517 | 34 |
In 2005, Bates had a total enrollment of 1,699 students (1,699 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 29% |
| New York | 10% |
| Maine | 9% |
| New Hampshire | 8% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Vermont | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
Bates offers campus housing for 1,593 of its 1,699 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,356 | 1,272 | 29% | 490 | 39% |
| Men | 2,101 | 573 | 27% | 229 | 40% |
| Women | 2,255 | 699 | 31% | 261 | 37% |
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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (207) 786-6000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,250 |
| In-state comprehensive fee | $ 42,100 |
| Out-of-state comprehensive fee | $ 42,100 |
Financial Aid:
Bates participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 203600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (207) 786-6096
Bates has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 58 | 29 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 45 | $93,152 | 14 | $80,828 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $68,359 | 19 | $66,202 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $54,534 | 25 | $51,544 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $50,144 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $62,306 | 3 | $34,800 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 84 | $78,818 | 65 | $61,277 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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