Bates College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$59,062

Cost of attendance at Bates College in 2022 for students from Maine.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average	$10,171
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$59,062

Cost of attendance at Bates College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average	$21,798
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Bates College was $26,231. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Bates College

Bates College net price calculator

$26,231

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Maine and nationwide.

Maine's average	$13,300
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Bates College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$26,231	$220	$4,735	$5,268	$9,925	$23,645	$40,663
2021	$26,451	$218	$4,140	$4,981	$9,845	$25,985	$39,923
2020	$26,669	$1,556 (6%)	$4,618	$9,039	$14,782	$20,124	$44,330
2019	$25,113	$1,801 (8%)	$7,779	$9,079	$11,669	$22,181	$40,890
2018	$23,312	$743 (3%)	$4,999	$5,582	$13,753	$18,327	$39,319
2017	$24,055	$901 (4%)	$3,497	$6,819	$12,108	$20,021	$38,977
2016	$24,956	$2,894 (13%)	$6,924	$8,640	$13,480	$19,197	$35,660
2015	$22,062	$587 (3%)	$7,426	$14,897	$13,534	$21,523	$39,604
2014	$22,649	--	$14,332	$7,196	$13,749	$26,267	$37,061

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Bates College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$77,870	$2,190 (3%)	$59,062	-	$900
2021	$75,680	$2,142 (3%)	$57,353	-	$900
2020	$73,538	$2,370 (3%)	$55,683	-	$900
2019	$71,168	$2,298 (3%)	$53,794	-	$900
2018	$68,870	$2,320 (3%)	$52,042	-	$900
2017	$66,550	$1,960 (3%)	$50,310	-	$800
2016	$64,590	$1,820 (3%)	$48,435	-	$800
2015	$62,770	$1,770 (3%)	$47,030	-	$800
2014	$61,000	$1,715 (3%)	$45,650	-	$800
2013	$59,285	--	$44,300	-	$800

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Bates College? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $16,658 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Bates College is $1,851 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Bates College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $900.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Bates College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,250

If living off-campus, with family: N/A

If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
How much is Bates College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Bates College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Housing and Meal

**Bates College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Bates College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$16,658	19	1,816
2021	N/A	N/A	$16,177	19	1,882
2020	N/A	N/A	$15,705	0	1,754
2019	N/A	N/A	$15,224	0	1,751
2018	N/A	N/A	$14,678	0	1,694
2017	N/A	N/A	$14,190	0	1,701
2016	N/A	N/A	$14,105	0	1,638

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Bates College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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