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For many students who have decided that Bates is their first choice, Early Decision is a good plan. Between 30% and 40% of the entering class is admitted early. There are two deadlines to choose from: November 15 for notification by December 20 and January 1 for notification by February 15.

Table updated March 22, 2021 InstitutionUses Waitlist?Accepted Waitlist OfferBates CollegeYes643Baylor UniversityYes1,637Belmont UniversityNoN/ABeloit CollegeYes79 more rows

+Does Bates meet full financial need? Yes. Bates meets 100 percent of calculated financial need through a combination of grant aid, student loans and student employment.

How Hard Is It to Get Into Bates College? Admissions to Bates College are extremely competitive. Bates received 7,696 applications to its Class of 2025 and admitted just 1,085?giving the college an overall acceptance rate of 14%. Bates has an Early Decision admissions process through which it received 838 applications.

Through these conversations with all of you, our office seeks to learn about each student's passions, interests, personality, and assess how each student will contribute to the Bates Community. Please note that for prospective students, these conversations are strictly informative, rather than evaluative.

A supplemental portfolio may be included in your application to Bates to demonstrate your interest in participating in the creative community we have on campus.

Arts Supplement (Optional) Music, theater, art, dance, film, and creative writing supplements may be included in your application portfolio. Supplementary materials can be uploaded after submitting your application to Bates and receiving a PIN for online access to your application status portal.