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College of the Atlantic

Bar Harbor, ME · Private nonprofit
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At a glance

70.2%

Acceptance rate

$24,028

Avg net price

358

Enrollment

Academic profile
SAT Reading/Writing660–730
SAT Math580–700
Degrees awarded
2024-25
Field
All fields, 2024-25Bachelor’s 87Master’s 3
Bachelor’s 87Master’s 3
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesBachelor’s 87Master’s 3
Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Early Decision I

Binding · Decision released by Dec 15 · Financial aid application due Dec 1

Nov 15, 2026

Early Action

Decision released by Jan 31 · Financial aid application due Dec 1

Dec 1, 2026

Early Decision II

Binding · Decision released by Jan 30 · Financial aid application due Jan 15

Jan 15, 2027

Regular Decision

Decision released by Apr 1 · Financial aid application due Feb 1

Feb 1, 2027

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Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$47,448
Required fees
$549
Food and housing
$10,404
Books and supplies
$600
Other expenses
$1,386
Total
$60,387
Total by year
  1. $54,96919–20
  2. $54,96920–21
  3. $54,96921–22
  4. $56,66922–23
  5. $58,26623–24
  6. $60,38724–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $24,028 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation52%
6-year graduation69%
Retention rate83%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$40,264
Median debt$25,050
Campus
Enrollment358
Student-faculty ratio10:1
SettingRural

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