College of the Atlantic

Private nonprofit four-year university in Bar Harbor, ME that costs an average of $24,465 a year after financial aid, admits 70% of applicants and graduates 73% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$24,465
Acceptance rate
70%
Graduation rate
73%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$47,967

Private nonprofitRural (remote)353 undergraduates

Cost of College of the Atlantic

Total cost of attendance (per year)$60,387
Tuition and fees, in-state$49,464
Housing and food (on campus)$10,716
Books and supplies$600
Average net price after aid$24,465

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$15,931
$30,001–48,000$13,686
$48,001–75,000$19,171
$75,001–110,000$17,904
$110,001+$34,575

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with College of the Atlantic's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate70%
Average SAT1,370
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)660–730
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)580–700
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate73%
First-year retention85%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$29,180
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$47,967
Rank in Maine (earnings)12th of 17 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,500
Typical monthly loan payment$244 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants36%
Students with federal loans50%

Majors and programs at College of the Atlantic

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies—$23,378$22,474
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities182——

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies———

Master's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities2——

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About College of the Atlantic

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationBar Harbor, ME
SettingRural (remote)
Undergraduates353
Student-to-faculty ratio9 to 1
AccreditorNew England Commission on Higher Education
Websitecoa.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is College of the Atlantic's acceptance rate?

College of the Atlantic admits 70% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,370 on the SAT.

How much does College of the Atlantic cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $60,387 a year (tuition and fees: $49,464). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $24,465 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,931.

How much do College of the Atlantic graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $47,967 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 12th of 17 similar colleges in Maine. The best-paid bachelor's program is multi-/interdisciplinary studies ($23,378 a year after graduation).

What is College of the Atlantic's graduation rate?

73% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 85% of first-year students return for a second year.