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?

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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

Bates is a NCAA Division III program competing in the NESCAC. Located in Lewiston, ME with an enrollment of 1,800 students. Average GPA: 3.8. Acceptance rate: 13%. Graduation rate: 94%. Urban campus setting. Cold climate. Explore football, basketball, and track & field recruiting data, coaching staff, and Fit Score matching on RawRecruit.

Last updated: April 2026

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 all sports

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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. Whether you're a football player, basketball player, or track & field athlete, Bates has programs and coaching staff across multiple sports.

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

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