Bates College
Academics
- Graduation Rate93%
- Majors Available36
- 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
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Art History | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Biology | 3 | 1 | Not available |
| 4 | 2 | Not available | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 1 | MATH 105 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 2 | Math 105,106 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 4 | 1 | MATH 105 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 2 | CHEM 107A, 108A |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | CHI 102 |
| 5 | 1 | CHI 201 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Drawing | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| European History | 4 | 2 | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | FRE 201 |
| 5 | 2 | FRE 201 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | GER 201 |
| 5 | 2 | GER 201 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 2 | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | JPN 102 |
| 5 | 1 | JPN 201 | |
| Latin | 5 | 2 | LATN 201, 202 |
| 4 | 1 | LATN 201 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 1 | ECON 150 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 1 | ECON 150 |
| Music Theory | 3 | Not available | student must see department chair |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| Psychology | 4 | 1 | PSYC 101 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 1 | SPAN 201 |
| 5 | 2 | SPAN 201 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 1 | SPAN 201 |
| 5 | 2 | SPAN 201 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 1 | MATH 101 |
| United States Government and Politics | 4 | 1 | Not available |
| United States History | 4 | 2 | Not available |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 2 | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's
A
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
D
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- East Asian Studies
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- European Studies/Civilization
F
- French Language and Literature
G
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
H
- History, General
J
- Japanese Language and Literature
L
- Latin American Studies
M
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
N
- Neuroscience
P
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
R
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
- Rhetoric and Composition
S
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
W
- Women's Studies
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
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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