Can you get into Bates College?
Lewiston, Maine
Bates College admits about 13% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students typically have SAT scores around 1400–1510, ACT composites around 31–33, about a 4.01 GPA (the middle 50%). Enter your stats below to see whether Bates College is a reach, match, or safety for you.
Bates College admissions profile
- Acceptance rate
- 13%
- SAT range (mid 50%)
- 1400–1510
- ACT range (mid 50%)
- 31–33
- Average GPA
- 4.01
Your chances at Bates College
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Admissions FAQ
- How hard is it to get into Bates College?
- Bates College has an acceptance rate of about 13%, which makes it highly selective based on the most recent federal data.
- What GPA do you need to get into Bates College?
- Admitted students at Bates College have an average GPA of about 4.01. It's one factor among test scores, courses, and the rest of your application.
- What SAT or ACT score do you need for Bates College?
- The middle 50% of admitted students at Bates College have SAT scores between 1400–1510 and ACT composites between 31–33.
- What are my chances of getting into Bates College?
- Use FindU's free chance calculator on this page — enter your GPA and test scores to see whether Bates College is a reach, match, or safety. It's a directional estimate from public data, not a prediction or guarantee.