First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 20, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 10, 2027 | February 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 10, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: bates.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 62 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 46 |
| Political Science and Government | 43 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 37 |
| Environmental Studies | 37 |
| Neuroscience | 28 |
| Biochemistry | 27 |
| English Language and Literature | 19 |
Show the other 25 majors
| Mathematics | 19 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| History | 17 |
| Philosophy | 14 |
| Physics | 12 |
| Art/Art Studies | 9 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 8 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 4 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 3 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 |
| East Asian Studies | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
| Engineering | 1 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
| Dance | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, NESCAC
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Rowing, Skiing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, NESCAC
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Rowing, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Lewiston-Auburn, ME
115,272 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Portland International Jetport (PWM)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.3 of 20
Elevation
246 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
12°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
65.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
10 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,260 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Unity Environmental University14 mi
- Bowdoin College18 mi
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine24 mi
- University of Maine at Augusta26 mi
- University of Southern Maine31 mi
- Maine College of Art & Design31 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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