College of the Atlantic

Bar Harbor, Maine
4-year Private university
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Overview

College of the Atlantic is a private institution established in 1969 with rural setting located at Bar Harbor. It is ranked 156 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices trimester-based academic calendar.

#156 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Rural
Location Bar Harbor, Maine
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1969
Selectivity Low
Size Small
377 Undergraduates
Website http://www.coa.edu/

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio

Majors Available

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Cost

$56,669
Cost of Attendance
$25,326
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $43,542
Outstate Tuition Fee $43,542
Room and Board Fees $10,101
$21,542 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

60% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
3.8 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

100 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

you attended a United World College

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
15
Early Decision II Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Mar
15
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Feb
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$43,865 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$37,229 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $56,669
80% Students with need received Financial Aid
82.9% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application February 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, Institution's own financial aid form

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Deans Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Community college scholarships
Total Worth $15,000 per year
Details Graduates of community college with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and with a transferable Associate’s Degree, are eligible for this award, available for up to two years of study. Separate application needed. Dual enrolled high school students are not eligible.
Children of Maine teachers scholarship
Total Worth $,10,000 per year
Details Incoming students with a parent who is a full-time college or K-12 teacher in Maine are eligible for this award. Separarte application needed. Include documentation of your parent’s employment at an accredited Maine school in your admission application.
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Students

377 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
76% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
52% Students graduate within 6 years