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Close-knit campus
College of the Atlantic is a private rural institution in Bar Harbor, Maine. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 358 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,264 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,028.
Established
1962
Type
Independent, boarding, international school
Campus Visits
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65%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
358Students
10:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$40,264Earnings 10yr
$24,028Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
College of the Atlantic Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate65.0%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$46,179
Room & Board$10,101
Books & Supplies$600
Total Cost of Attendance$56,334
Average Net Price$24,028
Median Debt at Graduation$25,050
Monthly Payment (10yr)$266
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$11,886
$30–48K$12,998
$48–75K$14,569
$75–110K$24,880
$110K+$35,148
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$24,028
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
50.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,723
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
2
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (4)
Student Body
Undergrads
358
Gender Split
72% / 28%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
27%
Race & Ethnicity
White 67%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 22%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate69.2%
Freshman Retention83.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
8 Years$34,650
10 Years$40,264
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)