Bachelor in Latin American Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $61,280..

This programme prepares students for roles in fields requiring deep cultural and historical understanding of Latin America and its diasporas. It combines coursework across anthropology, history, politics, gender studies, and Hispanic studies to examine colonialism, migration, and identity. Students engage in research with faculty and present findings at academic conferences. The programme emphasizes critical analysis of power, language, and economic systems in Latin America and the United States.

Focus areas include anthropology, history, politics, gender and sexuality studies, Hispanic studies, environmental studies.

The programme requires a total of 32 credits, distributed across core courses, electives, and a senior thesis or research project. Students must complete a capstone research component in their final year.

Graduates enter roles in social work, public health, consulting, and policy analysis with a focus on Latin American and Latinx communities.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. The programme does not require specific prerequisites but values strong writing and analytical skills. Submission of a personal statement and academic transcripts is required.

The programme totals about 32 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 13% of applicants.

Students at Bates take part in a campus community that connects academic life with social responsibility and the wider city of Lewiston. Campus activities include arts and athletics, concerts, readings, plays, exhibitions, and dance performances. Public and community events, alumni activities, and student-led conversations add to the range of experiences available beyond scheduled classes. The college's calendars also include orientation, holidays, examinations, registration, commencement, and reunion.

Academic choice is central to the Bates experience. Students can choose from 38 majors and 29 minors, or create an interdisciplinary major through the Independent Interdisciplinary Studies program. The faculty community includes scholars, scientists, and artists who support students through personalized mentorship. Academic opportunities extend from first-year seminars to senior thesis work, with an emphasis on intellectual inquiry, reflection, personal growth, and engagement with the world beyond the campus.

International students can connect with Bates through virtual information sessions, student-led Bobcat Chats, and an on-demand virtual campus tour. The admission team provides regional contacts for applicants selecting their country or region, alongside opportunities to speak with current students or admission staff. Bates is located at 2 Andrews Road in Lewiston, Maine. In-person visits include a student-guided campus tour, an information session, and opportunities to learn about admission and financial aid.