Bates is devoted to undergraduate in the arts and science, and commitment to teaching excellence is central to the College's mission.

When founded in 1855, Bates was the first coeducational college in New England, admitting students without regard to race, religion, national origin, or sex. Bates prizes both the inherent values of a demanding education and the profound usefulness of learning, teaching, and understanding.

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