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Bates College

Also known as: Bates

Private Nonprofit school in Lewiston, Maine, United States of America

Chartered in 1855 by Oren B. Cheney and Benjamin Bates, Bates College enrolls approximately 1,800 undergraduates across 35 academic majors on its 813‑acre campus. Accredited by NECHE and a member of the NESCAC, Bates is known for its rigorous liberal arts curriculum, inclusive community, and the Short Term experiential program each January. Campus highlights include the Bates College Museum of Art, Stephens Observatory, and extensive nature preserves.

private liberal arts college

test-optional

small college

experiential learning

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

Bates College has offered a test‑optional admissions policy since 1984; applicants may submit SAT or ACT scores at their discretion, and scores are considered holistically without preference or penalty.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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