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College of the Atlantic
Bar Harbor, ME · Private nonprofit · Remote rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 70%
- Average net price
- $24,465
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $47,967
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
College of the Atlantic is a private nonprofit college in Bar Harbor, ME with 353 undergraduates. It admits 70% of applicants, and admitted students average 1370 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $24,465 per year ($15,931 for families earning under $30,000). 73% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $47,967 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 70%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 446
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 290
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 28%
- of admitted students enrolled
College of the Atlantic had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing660–730
200800
SAT Math580–700
200800
What College of the Atlantic looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $60,387
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $49,464
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,931
- $30–48k$13,686
- $48–75k$19,171
- $75–110k$17,904
- $110k+$34,575
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings
- $47,967
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 353
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 36%
- White69%
- Hispanic4%
- Black1%
- Asian1%
College of the Atlantic FAQ
What is College of the Atlantic's acceptance rate?+
College of the Atlantic admits 70% of applicants.
What SAT score do you need for College of the Atlantic?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 660–730 on SAT Reading and Writing and 580–700 on SAT Math; the average total is 1370.
Is College of the Atlantic test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to College of the Atlantic?+
In Fall 2023, 446 students applied to College of the Atlantic and 290 were admitted; 81 enrolled.
Does College of the Atlantic consider legacy status?+
Yes. College of the Atlantic reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does College of the Atlantic require an essay?+
College of the Atlantic reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does College of the Atlantic cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $60,387 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,465.
What is College of the Atlantic's graduation rate?+
73% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 160959 · How we use this data
Data notes for College of the Atlantic
- Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.
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