Bates College is a private institution that was started in 1855. It has a undergraduate enrollment of 1,820, its environment is city, and the campus size is 133 acres. It uses a 4-4-1-based academic calendar. Its tuition/fees are $57,353
Bates College—the first coeducational college in New England—is situated in Lewiston, Maine, along the Androscoggin River. Its environment is favorable for outdoor enthusiasts; skiing, canoeing, beaches, Lake Auburn and natural parks are all nearby. Approximately 95 percent of learners live on campus in either a residence hall or one of Bates’ 25 Victorian homes, which house between 10 and 30 learners each. Among the more than 110 student organizations are the Outing Club, which sponsors outdoor and adventure trips throughout the year; the Brooks Quimby Debate Council; and WRBC, the Bates radio station. About one-third of Bates learners participate in varsity athletics, and the Bates Bobcats are members of the NCAA Division III New England Small College Athletic Conference.

Bates offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in a number of subjects. The General Education requirement is intended to provide learners with a well-rounded education, but learners still choose a specialized field of study from more than 30 available majors. If none of those are appealing, learners have the option to design their own interdisciplinary major. About two-thirds of learners take advantage of study abroad programs, and Bates’ unique academic calendar incorporates a short five-week spring term during which learners can focus on a single topic or partake in an off-campus program.