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Bates College is a private institution of higher education which grants undergraduate degrees. The college is located in Lewiston, Maine, 35 miles north of Portland. The school's athletic teams belong to the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC).
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- Established: 1855
- Location: Lewiston, Maine
- President: Elaine Tuttle Hansen
- Enrollment: 1660Bates College: Enrollment 1990 to Present
- Faculty: 207Bates College: Faculty and Staff
- Nickname: Bobcats
- Motto: "Amore Ac Studio," Latin for "With Ardor and Devotion"
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- U.S. News ranking: 24 (2008)U.S. News: America's Best Colleges 2008
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Bates College History
Bates College was founded in 1855 as a coeducational college. It did not discriminate, admitting students "without regard to race, religion, national origin, or sex."Bates College: A Brief History It was named for Benjamin E. Bates, a Boston businessman who financially supported founder Oren B. Cheney's idea for the college. -
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College Merchandise: Bates College Bookstore
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Location website: Lewiston, Maine
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Official University site: Bates College
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College Merchandise: Bates College Bookstore
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Decided to call the new college Big Bates Academy for the Men. I am president, but I think that @craigmckey will be the dean ...
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View All Bates College Questions (296) | Ask a Questionhow many years of regular college is required before a veterinarian college? (1 Answer)Do a little research. What I mean is find out what classes you have to have in order to apply for vet school. All vet schools require different classes. That ... read moreWhy do colleges cost so much? (4 Answers)For the same reason ANYTHING costs so much... because people will pay it. read morenumber of students in the college (1 Answer)Fall 2007: Degree seeking**: 1142 (965 full-time, 177 part-time) Non-degree ***: 1204 (135 full-time, 1069 part-time) Fall 2006: Degree seeking**: 1053 (888 full-time, 165 part-time) Non-degree***: 1361 (98 full-time, 1263 ... read more
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Bates College Leadership
- President: Elaine Tuttle Hansen
- President: 2002-present
- 1995-2002: Provost, Haverford College
- President: 2002-present
- President: Elaine Tuttle Hansen
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Airport: Portland International Jetport
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Bus: Vermont Transit, Lewiston
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Bates College Sports Teams
- Athletic League: NESCAC - The New England Small College Athletic Conference
- Official athletic site: Bates College "Bobcat" Athletics
- Track and Field: Men's | Women's
- Soccer: Men's | Women's
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