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College of the Atlantic

Bar Harbor, Maine · Private · 353 undergrads

College of the Atlantic admits 70% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into College of the Atlantic?

70% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1240–1430 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

476 applied, 334 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does College of the Atlantic cost?

$24,465 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $60,387.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$15,931
$30,000–$48,000$13,686
$48,000–$75,000$19,171
$75,000–$110,000$17,904
over $110,000$34,575

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does College of the Atlantic need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked College of the Atlantic's fall 2027 rule yet. College of the Atlantic didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. College of the Atlantic's site

What it's like

353
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Rural
Campus setting in Bar Harbor, ME.
85%
of first-years come back for year two.
52%
finish in four years. 69% within six.
$48k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$21.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Questions people ask

What is College of the Atlantic's acceptance rate?
70% for fall 2024: 334 of 476 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for College of the Atlantic?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1240 to 1430 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does College of the Atlantic cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $19,171 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $60,387.
What is College of the Atlantic's graduation rate?
69% of students finish within six years and 52% within four (IPEDS).