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Bates College's campus offers a traditional New England setting with brick buildings, open lawns, and a central quad in Lewiston, Maine. Take a virtual tour to experience its classic liberal arts college atmosphere!
As a member of the NCAA Division III and the prestigious New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), Bates College offers a competitive athletic environment with a strong emphasis on balancing sports with rigorous academic commitments.
Northeast, Small city: Bates College features a traditional New England campus nestled in Lewiston, Maine. Its stately brick buildings and central quad evoke a sense of academic tradition. Students enjoy a close-knit community atmosphere within easy reach of outdoor recreational activities and a vibrant arts scene.
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At Bates College, around 60% of students receive financial aid. Bates focuses on meeting full demonstrated financial need with generous grants.
Bates College provides a liberal arts focus, supporting artistic exploration. Students participate in theater productions, music ensembles (choir, orchestra, jazz), a cappella groups, and more. They may also take studio art courses in various mediums.
Bates College does not have a Greek Life system. The college's egalitarian principles, dating back to its founding, have led to a campus culture that emphasizes inclusivity through various student organizations and activities.
Bates College's Center for Purposeful Work assists students in securing internships that align with their academic interests and career goals. The college offers the Purposeful Work Internship Program, which provides funding for unpaid or low-paid internships. Bates emphasizes internships that allow students to apply their liberal arts education in professional settings. The college also facilitates unique internship opportunities through its alumni network and industry partnerships, spanning various sectors and locations globally.
Bates offers a strong liberal arts focus with a close-knit community. Popular majors include Biology, Psychology, Politics, Economics, Rhetoric, and interdisciplinary self-designed majors. Bates offers various minors and encourages students to engage in collaborative research and study abroad. For a full list of academic programs, click the link below.
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Bates College mandates on-campus residency for its students across all four years, fostering a close-knit community, with research opportunities available.
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Bates College is a small school with approximately 1,900 undergraduate students on campus.
Bates encourages active student involvement through its many clubs and societies. Expect a lively mix of social justice groups like the Bates Environmental Coalition, performing arts opportunities like the Robinson Players theater group, and outdoor adventure clubs like the Bates Outing Club.
Bates College has a predominantly White student body (around 69%), with smaller but notable populations of Asian, Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, and multiracial students. It draws a national student body, with a strong concentration in the Northeast.
Bates College mandates on-campus residency for its students across all four years, fostering a close-knit community. Housing options include traditional dorms, suites, and themed houses. Bates has a centralized dining commons.
Bates offers a strong liberal arts focus with a close-knit community. Popular majors include Biology, Psychology, Politics, Economics, Rhetoric, and interdisciplinary self-designed majors. Bates offers various minors and encourages students to engage in collaborative research and study abroad. For a full list of academic programs, click the link below.
Bates College meets 100% of demonstrated need and offers various need-based scholarships and grants. The Bobcat First! program provides support specifically for first-generation students, including a pre-orientation program, peer mentoring, and specialized advising.
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