College of the Atlantic
Liberal arts college · Bar Harbor, ME · 353 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
70%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1240–1430
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$24,465
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$60,387
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
73%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into College of the Atlantic?
College of the Atlantic accepts about 70 of every 100 applicants (70%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1240 and 1430 on the SAT. A score at or above 1430 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1240, your scores are below most.
The latest federal data says College of the Atlantic is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on College of the Atlantic's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does College of the Atlantic cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $60,387 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $24,465 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $49,464 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$49,464
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$49,464
- Room & board$10,716
- Total cost of attendance$60,387
- Average net price after grants$24,465
Popular majors
Liberal Arts & General Studies.
College of the Atlantic FAQ
- What is College of the Atlantic's acceptance rate?
- 70% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for College of the Atlantic?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1240–1430. Aim for 1430 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- Is College of the Atlantic test-optional?
- The latest federal data says College of the Atlantic is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on College of the Atlantic's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does College of the Atlantic cost?
- About $60,387 a year before aid; $24,465 on average after grants.
- What is College of the Atlantic's FAFSA school code?
- 011385. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so College of the Atlantic receives your information.
- What is College of the Atlantic's graduation rate?
- 73% of students finish within six years.
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