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Tight-knitRuralInternational
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
5000.0%
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
98Average
Estimated from ME state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675K
200 mi(347 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
389 mi(674 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
469 mi(813 min)