Bates College

Bates College is located in Lewiston, Maine, United States. It was established on March 16, 1855, and was the first coeducational college in New England. It was originally named Maine State Seminary. The Cobb Divinity School, which was founded in 1840, merged with the college in 1870. Reverend Oren Burbank Cheney, a Freewill Baptist minister, became the first president of the college. The college adopted its present name in 1864. Bates College encompasses more than 100 acres in Lewiston.

Bates College has approximately 90 student-run organizations and clubs. Some of these are the Bates' Christian Fellowship, Amnesty International, Christian Science Organization, Dharma Society, Bates Eating Awareness Association, Historical Society, and International Club.

Bates College competes in the New England Small College Athletic Conference and is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Their athletic teams are known as the Bobcats.

Bates College Highlights

Where Bates College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in science, art studies, liberal arts, mathematics, and conservation and resource management.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.
• Selective admissions.
• High faculty salary.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Bates Students

The student enrollment at Bates was 1,660 in 2007 (1,660 full-time equivalent).

About 46% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 54% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 7% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 93% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Bates participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Bates provides on-campus housing for 1,592 of its 1,660 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Bates Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Bates is in the New England Small College Athletic Conference for major sports.

Bates Admissions (2007)