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Acceptance Rate History
Bates College
ME · Current rate: 13%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13.02% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 13.74% | 8,273 | 1,137 |
| 2021 | 17.31% | 7,319 | 1,267 |
| 2020 | 14.1% | 7,696 | 1,085 |
| 2019 | 12.14% | 8,222 | 998 |
| 2018 | 17.79% | 7,685 | 1,367 |
| 2017 | 21.93% | 5,316 | 1,166 |
| 2016 | 22.65% | 5,356 | 1,213 |
| 2015 | 21.78% | 5,651 | 1,231 |
| 2014 | 25.42% | 5,044 | 1,282 |
| 2013 | 24.17% | 5,243 | 1,267 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Bates College's acceptance rate has decreased from 24.2% in 2013 to 13.0% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2019.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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