Bates College's international acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 13.7%, with 170 out of 1241 applicants accepted. This figure represents a slight increase from the previous year's acceptance rate of 13.0% for the application year 2023, where 156 applicants were accepted from 1200. However, the acceptance rate has decreased significantly compared to 17.8% in 2022, indicating a trend toward increased selectivity in recent years. Overall, the fluctuations highlight the competitive nature of international admissions at Bates.