Schools Like Bates College (2025)

Colby College is more selective with a 7% acceptance rate, compared to 13% for Bates College. Both schools offer strong outcomes, making them good options depending on your profile.

Bates College's peer institutions include Colby College, Bowdoin College. These schools have similar selectivity, student profiles, and academic outcomes.

Use Azimuth's alternatives tool to find schools with similar outcomes but lower net prices than Bates College's $11,336.

If Bates College is a reach, consider University Of New Hampshire-Main Campus (87%), Hobart William Smith Colleges (57%), University At Albany (70%). These schools have higher acceptance rates while offering comparable outcomes.

Colleges near Bates College in ME include Bowdoin College, Colby College, University Of New Hampshire-Main Campus.

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