2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$26,231
Net Price
17%
Admitted
44%
Enrolled
92%
Graduation Rate
10/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Bates College
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,821. In 2021, there were 60 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #3 in Maine and ranks #48 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
60
Total Enrollment
1,821
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
Ranking for Bates College
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Maine Rank
Combining ranking factors for 11 schools that offer psychology degrees in Maine, Bates College ranks #3.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Bates College ranks #48.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Bates College offers Research Psychology at the bachelor level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS |
| Research Psychology | 60 |
| Total Graduates | 60 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 7,319 students applied to the Bates College. The university admitted 17% and 44% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Maine universities is 6,415. On average, all Maine institutions admit 67% and 29% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Bates College students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 92%. Compared to all Maine four or more years colleges, the percentage is 75%.
The overall graduation rate for Bates College is 92%, compared to 59% for all Maine universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 6%.
Compare BC to Maine Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Bates College to the average of all Maine four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
BC
7,319
Applicants
17%
Percent Admitted
44%
Percent Enrolled
92%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
92%
Graduation Rate
ME Colleges
6,415
Applicants
67%
Percent Admitted
29%
Percent Enrolled
75%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
59%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 184 or 90% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 20 or 10% part-time faculty members employed at Bates College. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 184 or 90%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
BC
10 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
90%
Percent Full-Time
10%
Percent Part-Time
90%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
ME Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
57%
Percent Full-Time
43%
Percent Part-Time
56%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Bates College the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $59,062, and the average cost for books and supplies is $900.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $0 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Bates College in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Bates College | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $16,658 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $1,250 |
| Total Living Expenses | $17,908 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $59,062 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $900 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $77,870 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $0 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $0 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $0 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Bates College is $26,231. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Bates College to all Maine universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
BC
$77,870
Cost to Attend
$49,261
Average Financial Aid
44%
Percent Receiving Aid
$26,231
Net Price
ME Colleges
$42,295
Cost to Attend
$20,120
Average Financial Aid
86%
Percent Receiving Aid
$19,152
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 213 or 44%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 754 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $49,261.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 754 | $49,261 |
| Pell Grants | 176 | $5,183 |
| Federal Student Loans | 269 | $5,148 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Bates College to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
BC
754
Grant or Scholarship Aid
63%
Grants or Scholarships
176
Number of Pell Grants
15%
Pell Grants
269
Federal Student Loans
22%
Federal Student Loans
ME Colleges
2,218
Grant or Scholarship Aid
52%
Grants or Scholarships
816
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
1,245
Federal Student Loans
29%
Federal Student Loans
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