Bates Has a Disability Services Site
Individuals with disabilities make up 10.0% of the student population at Bates. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Bates Disability Services.
Freshmen Living Arrangements at Bates College
Bates not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Bates College
Bates has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,792 undergraduates in 2016. Full-time attendance was 1,792 (100.0%). Part-time attendance was N/A (N/A).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,792 | N/A | 1,792 |
Bates College is Ranked #84 for Overall Diversity
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Bates receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Bates #84 out of 2,475.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Bates by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Bates Diversity Guide.
Bates College Competes in the NCAA
Bates has a total of 850 student athletes, 454 men and 396 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
Athletics Financing
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $5,037,676 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $5,010,858 |
| Net | $26,818 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Bates College Athletics
