Bates Bobcats LINES, ODDS, PICKS AND REVIEWS

Bates College, established in 1855 in Lewiston, Maine, is a prestigious private liberal arts institution with a rich history rooted in abolitionist values. As one of the first colleges in the United States to be coeducational from its founding, it remains the oldest continuously operating coeducational institution in New England.

Known for its rigorous academics and inclusive community, Bates offers 35 departmental and interdisciplinary program majors, 25 secondary concentrations, and confers both Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees. With a competitive acceptance rate of 17.8%, Bates is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the nation, attracting students who value academic excellence and social responsibility..