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www.bates.eduBates College remains in the single-digit to low-teens percent range for acceptance, with recent reported figures around the low-teens percentages for admitted applicants.
Latest insights
- Bates has historically trended toward higher selectivity in the last several years; recent cycles show admit rates in the low teens, roughly in the 12–14% range depending on class and cycle. This aligns with broader reports of Bates becoming more selective as applicant pools grow [sources cited in later notes].
- For the Class of 2027 and Class of 2029, publicly available summaries indicate admit rates around 12–14%, reflecting increased competition even as application volumes rise [sources cited in later notes].
Notes on interpretation and sources
- Bates releases detailed enrollment profiles and admissions statistics on its site and through college guidance outlets; historical trend data from third-party aggregators consistently shows a decline in acceptance rate over the past decade [sources cited in later notes].
- If you’re evaluating Bates for a specific year, the most precise figure will be the official class profile for that cycle (applications received, admitted, and enrolled). These are typically published after decisions are released for each class.
Would you like me to pull the exact latest official Bates Class of [year] acceptance rate and the accompanying application totals from Bates’ admissions page, or assemble a quick comparison table showing Bates, Bowdoin, and Colby for context? I can also summarize how Bates’ selectivity has changed over the last 5–10 years with a concise timeline.