Bates College

Quick Facts 

Stuart Gurley, bass faculty

General Statistics

  • US News Ranking: #27 (tie) in National Liberal Arts Colleges
  • US News Overall Score (out of 100): 80
  • Tuition & Fees 2016-17: $50,310
  • Room & Board 2016-17: $14,190
  • Total Enrollment: 1,792
  • Acceptance Rate (from 2015): 22%
  • Student – Faculty Ratio: 10:1
  • 4 year graduation rate: 83%
  • % of undergrads receiving Financial aid: 43%
  • Average Financial Aid: $39,993

Double Bass Statistics

  • Average number of undergraduate bass students: 10
  • Orchestral Repertoire Class

Perspectives from the Bass Faculty

Q: What are some of your favorite experiences teaching at your school?

A: Diversity of musical interests (classical, jazz, pop) and the diversity of the student population

About The Bass Faculty

Bassist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist from Maine. Masters Degree from USM School of Music, relatively new to higher academia.

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