This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, closing this banner, or clicking "I Agree", you agree to the use of cookies.
Read our cookies policy and privacy statement for more information.
About Bates College
Bates College (/ˈbeɪts/; Bates; officially the President and Trustees of Bates College) is a private liberal arts college in Lewiston, Maine. It was founded by abolitionist statesmen and established with funds from industrialist and textile tycoon, Benjamin Bates. Bates is the oldest coeducational college in New England, the third oldest in the State of Maine, and the first to grant a degree to a woman in New England.
Bates College Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#353 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Maine
#5 of 38
2024 Best Private Colleges in Maine
#4 of 22
Most Popular Majors
Out of 15 majors categories at Bates College, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Bates College within four or six years.