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College of the Atlantic

📍 Bar Harbor, Maine🏛️ Rural Setting👥 353 Undergrads🔗 www.coa.edu

Overview

College of the Atlantic is an small private non-profit research university in Bar Harbor, Maine. It enrolls about 353 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 70%. Graduates earn a median of $40,264 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

70%

Moderately Selective

SAT Avg

1,370

660–730

Net Price

$25,184

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

68%

Retention

85%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$40,264

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Moderately Selective

Acceptance Rate

70.2%

SAT Average

1,370

ACT Composite

—

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200660 – 730 (mid 50%)800

Math

200580 – 700 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

1Not reported36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$47,997

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$47,997

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$58,266

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$25,184

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$20,415
$30,001 – $48,000	$13,942
$48,001 – $75,000	$16,650
$75,001 – $110,000	$26,266
$110,001 +	$34,684

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

53.1%

Academics & Programs

College of the Atlantic offers programs across 1 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Liberal Arts & General Studies

100.0%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

68%

On-Time (4yr)

57%

Retention (FT)

85%

% Earning >$25K

49%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

—

8 years

$34,650

10 years

$40,264

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

100.0%

White

61.5%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

68.6%

Black or African American

0.6%

Asian

1.1%

Hispanic / Latino

4.3%

Two or more races

2.3%

International

21.5%

Gender

Women

72.2%

Men

27.8%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is College of the Atlantic hard to get into?

Moderately Selective — the acceptance rate is 70%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1370.

How much does College of the Atlantic cost?

In-state tuition is $47,997, and out-of-state is $47,997. Average net price after financial aid is $25,184.

What is College of the Atlantic known for?

Most popular programs include Liberal Arts & General Studies.

What's the graduation rate at College of the Atlantic?

The 6-year graduation rate is 68%, and 85% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.