Bates College
Academics
- Graduation Rate93%
- Majors Available35
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio10:1
- Retention Rate94%
AP Credit Policy
A student who achieves a score of four or five on an Advanced Placement examination may be granted two course credits, or one course credit in the case of Advanced Placement courses covering the equivalent of one semester of college work. A student achieving a score of three on an examination covering the equivalent of two semesters of college work may be granted one course credit, upon approval of the chair of the appropriate department.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's
- No majors found
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Double Major
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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