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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Lewiston, ME. Operating on a semester system.
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Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
16
Housing Buildings
900
Housing Capacity
Life in Lewiston for Bates College Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Lewiston.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$1,100
Cost of Living Index
88
Student Population
6,000
City Transportation
Walkability
61
Bikeability
49
Public Transit
Citylink Bus
Nearest Airports
Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
45.5°F
Avg Snowfall
74.4 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
Ladd Library
Library hours (not specified in search results, but building open Saturday 9am–10pm, Sunday 9am–midnight)
Alumni Gym
Athletic hours (specific hours not listed; refer to Athletics Annual Facility Hours of Operation Calendar)[1][2][5]
Merrill Gymnasium
Athletic hours (specific hours not listed; refer to Athletics Annual Facility Hours of Operation Calendar)[1][2][5]
Chase Hall
24 hours, 7 days a week[1]
Commons
Building open 24/7; dining hours vary[1]
Bonney Science Center
Saturday 9am–10pm, Sunday 9am–midnight[1]
Carnegie Science Hall
Saturday 9am–10pm, Sunday 9am–midnight[1]
Olin Arts Center
Saturday 7am–midnight, Sunday 9am–midnight[1]
Campus News
Latest updates from Bates College
No Active Emergency Alerts or Severe Weather Advisories
As of October 18, 2025, there are no current emergency alerts, safety notices, or weather advisories active for Bates College.
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Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Bates College
All first-year students are required to live on campus.
Showing 3 of 3 known dorm and housing options.
Historic Quad Houses
Capacity: 500
Room types: single, double
The Village
Capacity: 300
Room types: suite, apartment
Pettengill House
Capacity: 100
Room types: single, double
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@bates.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester
Start: January 14, 2026
End: May 17, 2026
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