Bates College

Bates College is a private educational institution in the United States, specifically located in Lewiston, Maine. It was founded in 1855 and is mainly involved in the education, higher education, and university industries.

The college's subsidiaries include Stephens Observatory, The Bates Student, Bates College Planetarium, and Bates College Museum of Art. Bates College is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the National Athletic Association. It has the motto "Amore Ac Studio".

Bates College has received accreditation from the American Chemical Society and the New England Commission of Higher Education.