| Academic Calendar System | NA |
| Academic Catalog URL | http://abacus.bates.edu/catalog/ |
| Summer session | Not offered |
| Advanced placement exams | Accepted for placement and credit |
| International baccalaureate | Accepted |
| Sophomore standing | Available through AP examinations |
| Computer required | Not required |
| Foreign language required | Not required |
| General Education Curriculum | Required |
| Math or Science required | Required for all students |
| Full time | 165 |
| Part time | 27 |
| Percent of faculty with Ph.D. | 93% |
| Liberal Arts / Professional degree programs with other universities | Engineering |
| Popular UG majors | Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, English, Psychology |
| Special programs | Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, Semester at sea, Washington semester, Urban semester |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Need to own a Computer? | NA |
| Number of computers on campus | 1150 |
| Number of library holdings | 912591 |
| On campus library | Yes |
| Learning support for disabled students | Available |
| Remedial classes | NA |
| support services for students who are disabled | Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services |
| Tutoring | Available |