College of the Atlantic
Bar Harbor, ME · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About College of the Atlantic
College of the Atlantic (COA) is a private liberal arts college in Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine. Founded in 1969, it awards bachelors and masters (M.Phil.) degrees solely in the field of human ecology, an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Focus areas include arts and design, environmental sciences, humanities, international studies, sustainable food systems, teacher certification and educational studies, and socially responsible business. The College of the Atlantic is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The campus consists of 37 acres (15 ha) on Frenchman Bay, two organic farms, two off-shore island research stations, and a 100-acre (40 ha) protected area. The farms, Beech Hill Farm and Peggy Rockefeller Farms, are living laboratories for classes and student research. Peggy Rockefeller Farms includes livestock, crops, orchards. Beech Hill Farm provides produce. Both supply the dining hall with organic produce, eggs, and meat. The off-shore island properties include the Alice Eno Field Research Station on Great Duck Island where students conduct studies on Leach's storm petrels, guillemots, gulls, sparrows and other fields of natural hist
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70%
Acceptance
$25,184
Net price
353
Enrollment
68%
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Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
70%
Acceptance rate
1,370
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$25,184
Average net price
$47,997
In-state tuition
$47,997
Out-of-state tuition
$10,404
Room & board
$600
Books & supplies
$58,266
Total cost of attendance
28%
Students receiving Pell grants
53%
Students with federal loans
$25,050
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$40,264
Median earnings (10 yrs)
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Median earnings (6 yrs)
68%
Graduation rate
85%
Retention rate
66%
Earn more than a HS grad
$18,162
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
353
Total enrollment
3%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
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First-generation
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Race & ethnicity
College of the Atlantic FAQ
Is College of the Atlantic a public or private school?
College of the Atlantic is a private nonprofit institution located in Bar Harbor, ME.
What is the acceptance rate at College of the Atlantic?
College of the Atlantic has an acceptance rate of 70%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does College of the Atlantic cost?
The average annual net price at College of the Atlantic is $25,184 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $47,997.
What is the graduation rate at College of the Atlantic?
About 68% of students at College of the Atlantic complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do College of the Atlantic graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, College of the Atlantic students earn a median of $40,264 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for College of the Atlantic?
Admitted students at College of the Atlantic have an average SAT score of 1,370. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend College of the Atlantic?
College of the Atlantic enrolls about 353 students.
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