$85,370. The college's tuition is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. Bates practices need-blind admission for students who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA status students, undocumented students, or who graduate from a high school within the U.S., and meets all of the demonstrated need for all admitted students, including admitted international students.
Bates does not offer merit or athletic scholarships. Bates is often the most expensive school to attend in its athletic conference. It has the second-lowest percentage of Pell Grant recipients in the U.S., below only Fairfield University.
=== Demographics ===
For the class of 2025, the gender demographic of the college breaks down to 47% male and 53% female. 27% of U.S. students are students of color (domestic and international) and 12% of admitted students are first-generation to college. The educational background for admitted students is mixed: 49% of students attended public schools and 51% attended private schools. About 90% of …
