Bates College
Lewiston, ME · Private nonprofit · 1,760 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$98K
In-state tuition
$70K
Out-of-state tuition
$70K
Graduation rate
88%
Acceptance rate
13%
Median debt
$11K
Borrowing rate
15%
Earnings (all students)
$64K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Small (<100k) |
| Region | New England |
| ZIP | 04240 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$88K
Federal aid / UG
$314
Est. net price
$87K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1468 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 91% |
| Undergraduate composition | 60% White · 4% Black · 10% Hispanic · 7% Asian |
| Official website | www.bates.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Economics. | $56K | $14K |
| Political Science and Government. | $51K | $16K |
| Mathematics. | $40K | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | $36K | — |
| Biology, General. | $33K | $15K |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $23K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — ME
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Environmental University | $13K | 20% | $4K | $47K |
| Husson University | $24K | 60% | $10K | $57K |
| Colby College | $73K | 87% | $15K | $89K |
| University of New England | $46K | 62% | $20K | $69K |
| Bowdoin College | $72K | 93% | $15K | $90K |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $46K | 56% | $16K | $70K |
| Thomas College | $33K | 58% | $20K | $53K |
| Maine College of Art & Design | $44K | 51% | $22K | $38K |
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