‘With Ardor and Devotion’
Aligning who you are with what you do is the heart of the Bates experience.
Bates’ unique personality rests on the bedrock values of academic excellence, inclusivity, and social responsibility.
Learn MoreA Bates education fosters intellectual inquiry and reflection, personal growth, and a commitment to the world beyond oneself.
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Learn MoreChoose from 37 majors, 28 minors, and the option to design your own interdisciplinary major through the Independent Interdisciplinary Studies program.
The Bates faculty is a dedicated community of scholars, scientists, and artists who prioritize student success through personalized support and mentorship. Learn more about their teaching and research, from first-year seminars to the senior thesis.
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Key Bates FactsBates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students, in the administration of its education policies and programs, or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. See Bates' Policy on Non-Discrimination.