Consumer Information
In accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) enacted on August 14, 2008, and which reauthorized the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended (HEA), this page provides easy access to prospective and enrolled Bates College students and their families so they may be an informed consumer of a Bates College education. This page provides a central resource for information that can be found in other Bates web sites, brochures, and publications.
Subject to Change: Because of the nature of federal, state, and institutional guidelines affecting financial aid programs, the information contained on this website is subject to change and is reviewed yearly.
Financial Aid
- Notice of Availability of Institutional and Financial Aid Information
- Contact Information for Assistance in Obtaining Institutional or Financial Aid Information
General Institutional Information
- Academic Program
- Institutional & Program Accreditation
- Net Price Calculator
- Student Diversity
- Facilities and Services Available to Students with Disabilities
Textbook Information
- Textbook information may be found in the current Schedule of Courses with each course section.
- Transfer Credit Policies
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Copyright Infringement Policies and Sanctions
Teacher Preparation
Student Financial Assistance
- College Navigator
- Code of Conduct for Education Loans (PDF)
- Price of Attendance
- Refund Policy; Withdrawal and Return of Title IV, HEA Financial Aid
- Student/Consumer Complaint Process
Health and Safety
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
- Support and Resources
- Drug and Alcohol Policy
- Vaccination Policies (PDF)
- Crime Logs
- Fire Logs
Student Outcomes
- Job Placement Rates
- Graduate and Professional Education Post-Bates
- Retention Rate
- Completion/Graduation and Transfer-out Rates
Intercollegiate Athletic Program
- Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data
- Bates Athletic Program