Bates College Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: Yes

Bates University is test optional, allowing applicants to choose whether to submit standardized test scores. It also permits self-reporting of scores, which means students can provide their test results without needing official documentation at the application stage. Currently, 14.96% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 4.71% submit ACT scores. The combined percentage exceeds 19%, which indicates that some students are submitting both SAT and ACT scores.