College of the Atlantic Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
College of the Atlantic is a private research university in Bar Harbor, Maine, enrolling about 353 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 70.17% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,264 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $47,997
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,184 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 70.17% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 353 97.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.29%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1370
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 362
- Applicants (IPEDS): 446
- Room & Board: $10,404 annual estimate
College of the Atlantic: what the data shows
Common questions about College of the Atlantic, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is College of the Atlantic?
College of the Atlantic is located in Bar Harbor, ME (ZIP 04609).
Is College of the Atlantic public or private?
College of the Atlantic is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does College of the Atlantic cost?
Published tuition: $47,997.
Average net price after aid: $25,184.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,415 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,942 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,650 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,266 |
| $110,001+ | $34,684 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $191,988.
How hard is it to get into College of the Atlantic?
Admission rate: 70.17%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1370.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is College of the Atlantic?
Total enrollment: 353 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 362 students.
Graduate enrollment: 5 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at College of the Atlantic?
150%-time completion rate: 68.29%.
First-year retention: 85.0%.
What do graduates of College of the Atlantic earn?
Median earnings: $40,264 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,050.
28.06% of students receive Pell grants.
What is College of the Atlantic known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (90 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is College of the Atlantic a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 70.17%; completion rate 68.29%; median earnings $40,264 at 10 years; net price $25,184. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$47,997
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of the Atlantic was $47,997.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,184
2024 Value
In 2024 College of the Atlantic had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,184.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$100,736 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,184 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$191,988 4-Year Tuition
$10,404 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$59,001 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$236,004 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for College of the Atlantic.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at College of the Atlantic was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for College of the Atlantic in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $38,952 | $38,952 | $21,972 |
| 2014 | $40,491 | $40,491 | $17,463 |
| 2015 | $42,084 | $42,084 | $25,326 |
| 2016 | $43,542 | $43,542 | $21,786 |
| 2017 | $43,542 | $43,542 | $20,234 |
| 2018 | $43,542 | $43,542 | $19,480 |
| 2019 | $43,542 | $43,542 | $20,048 |
| 2020 | $43,542 | $43,542 | $21,293 |
| 2021 | $43,542 | $43,542 | $22,098 |
| 2022 | $44,829 | $44,829 | $22,799 |
| 2023 | $46,179 | $46,179 | $24,028 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70.17% Acceptance Rate
446 Total Applicants
290 Students Admitted
81 First-Time Students Enrolled
27.93% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1370
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
College of the Atlantic reported total enrollment of about 353 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 28% male and 72% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (68.6%), Non-Resident Alien (21.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%). About 28.06% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College of the Atlantic in 2024 is 353 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 362 students. Graduate enrollment is about 5 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
85.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 68.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
57.32% 100% Completion Time
68.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 57.32% of students graduating from College of the Atlantic completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 30% male / 70% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for College of the Atlantic.
Return on Investment
$25,050 Median Student Debt
$40,264 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
62.21% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
299.70% Return on Investment
6.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for College of the Atlantic.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 90 completions
Most popular programs at College of the Atlantic.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for College of the Atlantic graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for College of the Atlantic from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,002
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $18,162
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
College of the Atlantic is a private non-profit institution located in Bar Harbor, ME, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 353 students. Student body composition includes White (68.6%), Non-Resident Alien (21.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4.2%). The admission rate is 70.17%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1370. The 150%-time completion rate is 68.29%. Approximately 28.06% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
College of the Atlantic provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College of the Atlantic located?
College of the Atlantic is located in Bar Harbor, ME.
What is College of the Atlantic's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at College of the Atlantic is 70.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 446 applicants and 290 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does College of the Atlantic cost?
Reported tuition is $47,997 and average net price is $25,184 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,404 annually.
What is the student body demographics at College of the Atlantic?
College of the Atlantic reports undergraduate enrollment of about 362 students, White (68.6%), Non-Resident Alien (21.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for College of the Atlantic?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, College of the Atlantic reports midpoint SAT about 1370.
What do graduates of College of the Atlantic earn?
Median earnings are N/A six years after entry and $40,264 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at College of the Atlantic?
The 150%-time completion rate is 68.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do College of the Atlantic students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,050.
Is College of the Atlantic public or private?
College of the Atlantic is a private nonprofit institution located in Bar Harbor, ME.
Is College of the Atlantic an HBCU?
No. College of the Atlantic is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is College of the Atlantic a tribal college?
No. College of the Atlantic is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is College of the Atlantic a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, College of the Atlantic does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.2%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Maine college costs
- Maine colleges by ROI
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maine
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.