BATES COLLEGE

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Bates College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Lewiston, ME). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

2 Andrews Road, 221 Lane Hall
Lewiston, ME 04240
Main Phone: (207) 786-6255
Web Site: www.bates.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,738 (full-time equivalent) students. 50% of students attend full-time, while 50% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 410 male students and 420 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 49.4% of the student body, while females made up 50.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (3)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 27.9% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 630. One quarter of students scored at least 710.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 650 or higher. One fourth of students scored 720 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Engineering

General Engineering

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Bates College reports that it is nationally accredited.

Bates College is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Bates College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

New England Small College Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

High-school GPA is neither required nor recommended.
Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
Standardized test scores are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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