Bates College

Located in Lewiston, Maine, Bates is internationally recognized as a leading college of the liberal arts, attracting 2,000 students from across the U.S. and around the world. Since 1855, Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. With a commitment to affordability, Bates has always admitted students without regard to gender, race, religion, or national origin.

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Students graduate from Bates College

Bates College graduated 469 students from 38 states and 43 countries on May 27, 2021 in an historic double ceremony allowing for social distancing among the graduates and their guests.

Graduation - Aug 13

Students Graduate from Bates College

Bates College graduated 463 students from 37 states and 52 countries on May 31, 2020. Cumulatively, the Class of 2020 performed 80,000 hours of community service, exemplifying Bates' commitment to community learning and civic action.

Graduation - 2020 Aug 12

Students Graduate from Bates College

Bates College graduated 469 students from 36 states and 36 countries on May 26, 2019. Cumulatively, the Class of 2019 performed 80,000 hours of community service, exemplifying Bates' commitment to community learning and civic action.

Graduation - 2019 Jul 10

469 Students Graduate from Bates College

Graduation - 2019 Jul 9

Bates graduates 473 students

Bates College graduated 473 students from 39 states and 42 countries on May 27, 2018. Cumulatively, the Class of 2018 performed 82,000 hours of community service, exemplifying Bates' commitment to community learning and civic action.

Graduation - 2018 Jul 18

Canton native Peter Gefteas graduates from Bates College

Bates College graduated 460 students from 38 states and 36 countries. Cumulatively, the Class of 2017 performed 80,000 hours of community service, exemplifying Bates' commitment to community learning and civic action.

Graduation - 2017 Sep 27

Georgetown Native Venessa Bernard graduates from Bates College

Graduation - 2017 Sep 13

Bates graduates 460 students

Bates College graduated 460 students from 38 states and 36 countries on May 28, 2017. Cumulatively, the Class of 2017 performed 80,000 hours of community service, exemplifying Bates' commitment to community learning and civic action.

Graduation - 2017 Sep 12

Local students graduate from Bates College

Bates College graduated 462 students from 32 states and 43 countries. Cumulatively, the Class of 2016 performed 17,500 hours of community service, exemplifying Bates' commitment to community learning and civic action.

Graduation - 2016 Sep 13

Bates graduates 484 students

Bates College graduated 484 students from 32 states and 37 countries on May 31, 2015. Cumulatively, the Class of 2015 performed 80,000 hours of community service, exemplifying Bates' commitment to community learning and civic action.

Graduation - 2015 Aug 4

Bates graduates 448 students

At its 148th commencement, Bates College graduated 448 students, representing 29 states and 32 countries. Cumulatively, the students in the 2014 graduating class performed 15,000 hours of community service during their time at Bates, thus exemplifying the Bates commitment to community and civic action.

Graduation - 2014 Jul 24