Bates College
Lewiston, Maine · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bates College is a 4-year private nonprofit college in Lewiston, Maine, offering 36 programs reported to the U.S. Department of Education. Its average net price is $29,351 a year.
At a glance
- Average net price
- $29,351
- Graduation rate
- 90%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $69,498
- Median debt
- $14,275
- Acceptance rate
- 13%
- Undergrads
- 1,760
From the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Net price is the average cost after grants and scholarships. Colleges can't edit these numbers.
Programs offered
Programs where Bates College awarded credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS).
Area, ethnic, and gender studies (6) ⌄
- African-American / Black Studies Bachelor's degree
- American / United States Studies / Civilization Bachelor's degree
- East Asian Studies Bachelor's degree
- European Studies / Civilization Bachelor's degree
- Latin American Studies Bachelor's degree
- Women's Studies Bachelor's degree
Interdisciplinary studies (2) ⌄
- Ancient Studies / Civilization Bachelor's degree
- Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor's degree
Social sciences (4) ⌄
- Anthropology Bachelor's degree
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Bachelor's degree
- Political Science and Government Bachelor's degree
- Sociology Bachelor's degree
Visual and performing arts (4) ⌄
- Art / Art Studies Bachelor's degree
- Dance Bachelor's degree
- Drama and Dramatics / Theatre Arts Bachelor's degree
- Music Bachelor's degree
Biology (3) ⌄
- Biochemistry Bachelor's degree
- Biology Bachelor's degree
- Neuroscience Bachelor's degree
Physical sciences (3) ⌄
- Chemistry Bachelor's degree
- Geology / Earth Science Bachelor's degree
- Physics Bachelor's degree
Languages and linguistics (5) ⌄
- Chinese Language and Literature Bachelor's degree
- French Language and Literature Bachelor's degree
- German Language and Literature Bachelor's degree
- Japanese Language and Literature Bachelor's degree
- Spanish Language and Literature Bachelor's degree
Engineering (1) ⌄
- Engineering Bachelor's degree
English (2) ⌄
- English Language and Literature Bachelor's degree
- Rhetoric and Composition Bachelor's degree
Natural resources and conservation (1) ⌄
- Environmental Studies Bachelor's degree
History (1) ⌄
- History Bachelor's degree
Math and statistics (1) ⌄
- Mathematics Bachelor's degree
Philosophy and religious studies (2) ⌄
- Philosophy Bachelor's degree
- Religion Bachelor's degree
Psychology (1) ⌄
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other Bachelor's degree
Sources: IPEDS 2023-24 directory and completions (NCES, IPEDS unit 160977); College Scorecard (June 2026). About our data.