by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Bates College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Bates College stood at $66,590 each year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,590 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Total | $66,590 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Bates College cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Bates College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In ME | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Bates College is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Bates College Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Bates College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $59,062 |
| Two Years Ago | $61,066 |
| One Year Ago | $63,478 |
| Most Recent Year | $66,590 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Bates has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, tuition rose 4.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $69,854 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.08%, so a year from now students could pay around $69,308.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $69,308 |
| In 2 Years | $72,137 |
| In 3 Years | $75,081 |
| In 4 Years | $78,145 |
| In 5 Years | $81,334 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $294,671.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Bates College, check out the Bates College Financial Aid page.
