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College of the Atlantic
Bar Harbor,
ME
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate60%
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About College of the Atlantic
College of the Atlantic is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Bar Harbor, Maine. College of the Atlantic was founded in 1969. The college enrolls around 380 students a year, including 377 undergraduate students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for College of the Atlantic
It is very difficult to get into College of the Atlantic. Around 60% of applicants get into College of the Atlantic each year. Out of 486 applications received in 2022, 292 students were offered admission.
| College of the Atlantic Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 60% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 77% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 23% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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College of the Atlantic Campus Tours
College of the Atlantic is located in Bar Harbor, Maine,.
If you are interested in seeing College of the Atlantic for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Bar Harbor, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hancock County-Bar Harbor.
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College Info
College of the Atlantic Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to College of the Atlantic is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to College of the Atlantic is Mar 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
College of the Atlantic SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1240 - 1450
Math SAT Range
590 - 710
Reading SAT Range
640 - 750
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1450 and Above
Good
1240 to 1450
Avg
1240 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for College of the Atlantic students is 1338. Applicants with SAT scores of 1450 and above have a good chance of being admitted to College of the Atlantic, while applicants with SAT scores between 1240 to 1450 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1240 have a low chance of being offered a spot at College of the Atlantic.
College of the Atlantic Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$56,280
In State$56,280
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$45,630
$45,630
Fees
$549
$549
Housing
$10,101
$10,101
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at College of the Atlantic is like? There are approximately 380 students enrolled at College of the Atlantic, including 377 undergraduate students and 3 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 15% percent are from ME and 85% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time4%
Part Time15%
In State85%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
380
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
60%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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