College of the Atlantic

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Trimester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	235
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	61%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	67%

Located in Bar Harbor, Maine, College of the Atlantic is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

College of the Atlantic is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, College of the Atlantic emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

College of the Atlantic boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

61.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$43,542

Cost of attendance at College of the Atlantic in 2022 for students from Maine.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average	$10,171
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,542

Cost of attendance at College of the Atlantic in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average	$21,798
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at College of the Atlantic received on average $34,744 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$34,744

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	27	33%	$5,174	$139,710
Other Federal Grant	28	34%	$5,302	$148,460
State Grant/Scholarships	10	12%	$1,475	$14,750
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	81	98%	$32,729	$2,651,037
Total Grant & Scholarships	81	98%	$34,744	$2,814,247

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of College of the Atlantic students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of College of the Atlantic students is 66.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 76.2%.

66.7%

white 64.4% 38 students
International Students 86.7% 13 students

Service Offerings

College of the Atlantic provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

College of the Atlantic offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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