C of the Atlantic Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

College of the Atlantic Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is C of the Atlantic to get into?

This page provides the latest information on College of the Atlantic (C of the Atlantic)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. C of the Atlantic's acceptance rate is 70.17% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 476 students applied and 334 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into C of the Atlantic.

To apply to C of the Atlantic, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

C of the Atlantic's acceptance rate places 4th out of 16 Maine colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1370 at C of the Atlantic. C of the Atlantic's SAT score ranks 4th out of 9 Maine colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
C of the Atlantic's yield rate is 23.35%, which is marginally lower by 0.32 percentage points (approximately 1.4% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to C of the Atlantic at Maine colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize C of the Atlantic's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, C of the Atlantic's acceptance rate is 70.17% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.35%. 145 men and 326 women applied to C of the Atlantic and 78 men and 253 women students were accepted.

Among them, 21 men and 55 women were enrolled in C of the Atlantic. You can explore the C of the Atlantic's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at C of the Atlantic
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	476	145	326	0	5
Admitted	334	78	253	0	3
Enrolled	78	21	55	0	2
Acceptance Rate	70.17%	53.79%	77.61%	-	60.00%
Yield	23.35%	26.92%	21.74%	-	66.67%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

College of the Atlantic 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 16 students (21% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 3 students (4% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at C of the Atlantic.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,370, including 710 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 660 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 730 and the 25th percentile is 660. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 700 and the 25th percentile is 580.

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at C of the Atlantic
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,240	1,370	1,430
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	660	710	730
SAT Math	580	660	700

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at C of the Atlantic. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply College of the Atlantic.

C of the Atlantic Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Considered, if submitted
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to C of the Atlantic:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.coa.edu/admissions/
Calendar System: Trimester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the C of the Atlantic?

C of the Atlantic is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 70.17%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to C of the Atlantic?

C of the Atlantic recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to C of the Atlantic is 1,370. A higher SAT score will strengthen your application.

Does C of the Atlantic require essays or personal statements?

Yes, C of the Atlantic requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for C of the Atlantic admission?

Yes, C of the Atlantic requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

C of the Atlantic does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, C of the Atlantic requires applicants to submit high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, C of the Atlantic requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for C of the Atlantic?

The institutional SAT code for C of the Atlantic is 3305 and 4-digit ACT code is 1637.