Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
65.02%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
College of the Atlantic Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 65.02%. This means approximately 650 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 358 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
65.02%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $46,179 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $46,179 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $56,334 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $24,028 | State avg: $18,022. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 26.53% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 49.87% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does College of the Atlantic Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$46,179
Room and board
$10,101
Books and supplies
$600
Other expenses
$1,386
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$56,334
Average net price
$24,028
Average aid coverage
57%
$32,306 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at College of the Atlantic pays approximately $24,028 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Maine average of $18,022 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is College of the Atlantic?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Maine and national averages.
College of the Atlantic net price
$24,028
Maine average
$18,022
National average
$17,506
College of the Atlantic Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $46,179 and average net price at $24,028. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$46,179
Current net price
$24,028
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
69.23%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$40,264
Undergraduates
358
10-Year Median Earnings - College of the Atlantic vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
College of the Atlantic graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends College of the Atlantic?
Undergraduates
358
Completion rate
69.23%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
26.53%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
49.87%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 26.53% of College of the Atlantic students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 49.87% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at College of the Atlantic
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use College of the Atlantic's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
College of the Atlantic lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
College of the Atlantic is listed at 105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare College of the Atlantic with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Atlantic | 65.02% | $46,179 | $24,028 | $40,264 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | 61.40% | $30,226 | $21,185 | $89,964 |
| Bowdoin College | 8.02% | $64,910 | $20,786 | $82,735 |
| Colby College | 6.83% | $66,600 | $23,939 | $80,490 |
| Maine College of Health Professions | 33.33% | $17,827 | $20,438 | $79,840 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College of the Atlantic's acceptance rate?
College of the Atlantic's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 65.02%.
How much is College of the Atlantic tuition?
College of the Atlantic's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $46,179.
What is College of the Atlantic's average net price?
College of the Atlantic's average net price in the local dataset is $24,028.
What does College of the Atlantic cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $11,886 for College of the Atlantic students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is College of the Atlantic's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $40,264 for College of the Atlantic.
Is College of the Atlantic accredited?
College of the Atlantic's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend College of the Atlantic?
The local dataset lists 358 undergraduate students at College of the Atlantic.
What percentage of College of the Atlantic students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for College of the Atlantic in the local dataset is 26.53%.
What is the federal loan rate at College of the Atlantic?
The federal loan rate for College of the Atlantic in the local dataset is 49.87%.
Where should I verify College of the Atlantic data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with College of the Atlantic or the latest official federal education data.