Safety Score
12.55 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Lewiston, ME · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Bates College
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,753-student campus.
- 12.55
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,941
- Rank of 3,050
- #23
- ME rank
- 1,753
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Bates College reports 12.55 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,941 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 12.55
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,941
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 17
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Bates College decreased from 33 to 17 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesBates College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Lewiston, ME, enrolling approximately 1,753 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 71 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within ME, it ranks #23 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,753 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Bates College is "Burglary" with 35 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in ME averaging 7.18 incidents per 1,000 students, Bates College reports 75% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
Bates College's safety score of 12.55 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 3.6% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.
National Rank
#2941
See peer comparison
State Rank (ME)
#23
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
17
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Bates College percentile rank 3.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2941 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Bates College reports 75% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $66,590
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $66,590
- Avg Net Price
- $29,351
- Median Debt
- $14,275
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 12%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 13%
- SAT Average
- 1468
- SAT Math Range
- 710–780
- ACT Range
- 31–34
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 90%
- Retention Rate
- 91%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $59,202
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $69,498
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 90%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyBates College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 19% (21 → 17 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 23 | 9 |
| Fondling | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 6 | 7 | 9 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 18 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 59 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 20 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 60 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 14 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 130 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Bates College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
ME
Bates College
12.55 incidents / 1,000 students
MS
Southwest Mississippi Community College
0.57 incidents / 1,000 students
ND
Valley City State University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MS · 1,752 enrolled
Safety Score 0.57
Valley City State University
Valley City, ND · 1,754 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Wilson Community College
Wilson, NC · 1,751 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
East Georgia State College
Swainsboro, GA · 1,756 enrolled
Safety Score 35.31
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Cloquet, MN · 1,749 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Bates College nationally (rank #2941), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bates College safe?
Bates College has a safety score of 12.55 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,941 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Bates College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Bates College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in ME.
Does Bates College have fire safety data?
Yes. Bates College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Bates College's Safety Profile
Bates College in Lewiston, ME enrolls 1,753 students and has a safety score of 12.55 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2941 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 33 in 2022 to 17 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Bates College's 12.55 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Bates College against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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