C of the Atlantic Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 70.17%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1370. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $47,997
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at C of the Atlantic:
- Total Enrollment: 358
- 353 Undergraduate, 5 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 27.7% men, 72.3% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 68%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 13%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 85%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 2 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 1 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
C of the Atlantic Overview
College of the Atlantic (C of the Atlantic) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Bar Harbor, ME. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The C of the Atlantic's tuition & fees is $47,997 for the academic year 2024-2025. 97% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $31,212.
The school has a total enrollment of 358 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
C of the Atlantic's acceptance rate is 70.17% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.35%. The median SAT score is 1370.
C of the Atlantic ranked 149th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 4th in Maine Colleges rankings. College of the Atlantic is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of College of the Atlantic is $47,997. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $32,181.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $49,887 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $33,440.
| Undergraduate | $47,997 |
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| Graduate | $32,181 |
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| Undergraduate | $49,887 |
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| Graduate | $33,440 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
College of the Atlantic does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.
Special Learning Opportunities at C of the Atlantic
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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