What division is Bates?

Bates competes at the NCAA Division III level in the NESCAC.

What GPA do you need for Bates?

The average GPA at Bates is 3.8. This is a highly selective academic program.

Bates has an enrollment of approximately 1,800 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Bates?

Bates has an acceptance rate of 13%.

How do I get recruited to play at Bates?

To get recruited at Bates, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Bates's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Bates

Lewiston, MED-IIINESCAC

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NCAA Division III

Division

1,800

Enrollment

3.8

Avg GPA

13%

Acceptance

94%

Graduation

91%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.8+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Bates is a NCAA Division III program in the NESCAC, located in Lewiston, ME. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Bates, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.8

Graduation

94%

Acceptance

13%

Student:Faculty

9:1

Avg SAT

1,446

Retention

91%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$59,202

Coaching Staff40 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Bates Athletics

Bates is a NCAA Division III athletic program located in Lewiston, ME, competing in the NESCAC. With an enrollment of 1,800 students, Bates offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Bates with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Bates is 3.8. The school maintains a 94% graduation rate.

RawRecruit covers D-III programs across football, men's and women's basketball, and men's and women's track & field. Create a free account to see your personalized Fit Score for Bates.