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College of the Atlantic

Bar Harbor, Maine 04609

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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

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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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

65.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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 Life

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

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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)

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