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How many students are offered admission from the waitlist? Every year is different. The Admission Committee has extended as low as zero to an average of seventeen offers of admission from the waitlist in the last five years.

Submit your application fee The application fee for Bates is U.S. $60, and can be submitted via the Common Application or Coalition Application. Eligible students can obtain and submit a fee waiver from the Common Application, Coalition Application, ACT, College Board, or NACAC.

Put effort into all your writing While your college essay is being combed over by everyone you know, ask them also to take a look at your short responses and supplemental essays (though remember–we do not have a supplemental essay at Bates!).

Although Bates is not need-blind for non-U.S. citizens, the college offers one of the most generous and inclusive financial aid programs in the United States. The intent to apply for need-based financial aid for the first year must be indicated prior to the release of the applicant's admission decision from Bates.

Converting to Early Decision II Students who have applied under Regular Decision and who wish to convert their application to Early Decision II can do so by filing this Early Decision agreement (PDF via the Common Application site) by 11:59pm ET on February 1.

Regular Decision Bates uses the Common Application and the Coalition Application, Powered by Scoir.

Admissions Summary Bates College is very selective with an acceptance rate of 14%. Students that get into Bates College have an SAT score between 1340–1500 or an ACT score of 31–33. Regular applications are due January 10.

Admissions Summary Bates College is very selective with an acceptance rate of 14%. Students that get into Bates College have an SAT score between 1340–1500 or an ACT score of 31–33. Regular applications are due January 10.

Put effort into all your writing While your college essay is being combed over by everyone you know, ask them also to take a look at your short responses and supplemental essays (though remember–we do not have a supplemental essay at Bates!).