If you are planning on applying to Bates College, the regular decision application deadline is January 1 and the fee for the application is $60.
Students who submit their applications to Bates College for fall should anticipate a decision by April 1.
The following is an overiew of some of Bates College's admissions stats.
Bates College 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 62% |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 35% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 24% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for Bates College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | Yes | November 15 | December 20 |
Early Decision II | Yes | January 1 | February 15 |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Regular Decision | Yes | January 1 | April 1 |
Bates College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.
🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 20.
🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 1. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 15.
The early decision acceptance rate at Bates College is 60%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 17%. Last year, Bates College admitted 338 of the 568 students who applied early decision.
Some students apply early to college to increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.
➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
Getting into Bates College is very difficult. Bates College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.
In 2021, Bates College accepted 17% of students, about 1,267 from 7,319 applicants.
Schools that are very difficult to get into, like Bates College, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.
It is extremely difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
Bates College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.
Curious about the factors that are considered by Bates College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Very Important |
Class Rank | Very Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Very Important |
Application Essay | Very Important |
Recommendation(s) | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Talent/Ability | Very Important |
Geographical Residence | Important |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Important |
First Generation | Important |
State Residency | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Make sure to check with Bates College for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Bates College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Bates College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Interview | √ | |||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Standardized Test Scores | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | ||||
Letter(s) of Recommendation | 3 | |||
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Bates College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.
Out of all students that were admitted, 20% submitted a class rank. At Bates College 62% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 87% were in the top 25% and 100% were in the top 50%.
At Bates College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | –– |
3.75 and 3.99 | –– |
3.50 and 3.74 | –– |
3.25 and 3.49 | –– |
3.00 and 3.24 | –– |
2.50 and 2.9 | –– |
2.00 and 2.49 | –– |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Bates College directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Bates College looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Bates College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 35% of Bates College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 24% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Bates College applicants, you should strive to score between 1290 and 1440 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Bates College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1440 and 25% of scored lower than 1290, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Bates College students scored 740 or higher and 75% of students scored 640 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Bates College students scored 730 or higher, and 75% scored a 640 or higher.
To be most competitive at Bates College, you should strive to earn between 30 and 34 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Bates College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.
A 30 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Bates College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 30.
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For transfer students, it is extremely difficult to get admitted to Bates College.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1. Applicants should hear back by May 15.
Transfer students can enroll in Bates College during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Winter Term
• Winter Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Bates College?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Bates College.
Does Bates College accept transfer credits?
✅ Bates College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Does Bates College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Bates College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Bates College?
❌ No, Bates College is test optional, so you can make the call whether or not to send your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.
What is Bates College's acceptance rate?
✅ Bates College's acceptance rate is 17%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Bates College?
✅ Bates College's early decision acceptance rate was 60% in 2021.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Bates College? Bates College is a very selective institution. The Bates College acceptance rate is 17%. This means that the institution accepts 17 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Bates College is Jan 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Bates College is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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