Your estimated cost of attendance includes the following direct and indirect costs:

• Tuition (direct)
• Food and housing (direct)
• Books, course materials, and supplies (indirect)
• Personal expenses (indirect)
• Transportation (indirect)

Estimates for indirect costs, such as books, personal expenses and transportation are based on standard allowances – your actual costs may vary in accordance with the choices you make as a student.

Students should arrive on campus with sufficient funds to purchase necessary books and supplies, and you are expected to cover the costs associated with your flight or other means of transportation to campus.

If your contribution is zero and you require assistance facilitating your travel to campus, please reach out to our office. You may also be eligible to request a refund of any credit in the fall semester if your Bates Grant exceeds your billed costs.

International students are required to enroll in the college’s student health insurance plan. The cost of health insurance for the 2025-26 year can be viewed here. You may qualify for a full or partial grant subsidy to offset this additional cost, depending on your family contribution toward costs.

If you are studying at Bates on an F-1 Visa, you are eligible to work in an on-campus position, which can help offset your personal expenses. Additional information regarding working on campus can be found on the Student Employment website.