Acceptance Rate History
Bates College Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
ME · Current rate: 13.3%
Bates College admits the SAT 1420–1530 range — you might be closer than you think.
What is Bates College's acceptance rate in 2024?
Bates College's acceptance rate in 2024 is 13.3%, roughly unchanged from 13.0% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.3% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 13.0% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 13.7% | 8,273 | 1,137 |
| 2021 | 17.3% | 7,319 | 1,267 |
| 2020 | 14.1% | 7,696 | 1,085 |
| 2019 | 12.1% | 8,222 | 998 |
| 2018 | 17.8% | 7,685 | 1,367 |
| 2017 | 21.9% | 5,316 | 1,166 |
| 2016 | 22.7% | 5,356 | 1,213 |
| 2015 | 21.8% | 5,651 | 1,231 |
| 2014 | 25.4% | 5,044 | 1,282 |
| 2013 | 24.2% | 5,243 | 1,267 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1420–1530
Admitted students at Bates College scored between 1420 and 1530 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
Where do you stand?
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1420–1530.
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Trend Analysis
Bates College's acceptance rate has decreased from 24.2% in 2013 to 13.3% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2019.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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