Does Bates College require SAT or ACT scores?

Bates College has a test-optional policy — SAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required.

What is the Regular Decision deadline for Bates College?

The Regular Decision deadline is January 10, 2027, as published by the college and verified 2026-09-28.

Published sticker price is $66,590 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-09-28.

Explore / ME / Bates College

Lewiston, ME

Bands are locked

Create a free student account and complete the intake to see your Reach, Target, or Likely band for Bates College.

Testing policy

Test-optional

SAT range (middle 50%)

1420–1530

Annual cost (sticker price)

$66,590

Early Decision

November 15, 2026

Early Action

—

Regular Decision

January 10, 2027

Common Application, Coalition with Scoir

Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://www.bates.edu/admission/apply/first-year-students/ — verified 2026-09-28.