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- School Code: 203600
- Phone: (207) 288-5015
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
12.14%FINANCIAL AID RATE
46%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$42,790Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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General Studies Degree
The general studies program at Bates College prepares students for careers in various professional fields, including education, law, government, health care, real estate, social service, and private industry. The program focuses on individual instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. Program courses include: areas of study tailored to the individual to enhance learning in fields of interest. Get more details below including other Maine colleges that offer general studies degrees.
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Bates College (Bates)
105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME
Bates College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Lewiston, Maine, which is a predominantly urban area. Bates College has a yearly student enrollment of over 1,700.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Bates College offers:
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- English Language And Literature
- History
Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 30 percent of applicants being admitted each year. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $47,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Bates College Bobcats participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, admission forms, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.bates.edu/.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the General Studies program at Bates, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Bates College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Bates College may offer student services including:- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Bates College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Basketball (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Track and Field (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Field Hockey
- Football (New England Small College Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming and Diving
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Other Sports