Aid signal
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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College of the Atlantic
Bar Harbor, ME
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$46,179
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,179
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,101
Avg Off-Campus Living
$5,772
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$56,280
Net price (after aid)$24,028
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,886
$30k – $48k$12,998
$48k – $75k$14,569
$75k – $110k$24,880
$110k+$35,148
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$40,264
Median debt at graduation$25,050
Est. monthly loan payment$266
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.6×Graduates earn about 1.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants27%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans50%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
69%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
69% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
83% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$46.2k
Net price
$24k
Pell
27%
Median debt
$25.1k
Earnings (10y)
$40.3k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
65%
SAT range
920 - 1183
ACT range
19 - 26
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Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
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Areas of study
EducationNatural SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsSocial SciencesArts & Humanities
Programs (11)
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Natural Sciences
Biology
Visual & Performing Arts
Graphic DesignTheaterFilm & Media
Social Sciences
EconomicsPsychologyInternational Relations
Arts & Humanities
Philosophy
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About College of the Atlantic
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- Where is College of the Atlantic located?
- College of the Atlantic is located in Bar Harbor, ME, in the United States.
- What type of institution is College of the Atlantic?
- College of the Atlantic is a private university based in ME. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at College of the Atlantic?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at College of the Atlantic is approximately 65%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at College of the Atlantic?
- College of the Atlantic's published in-state tuition is approximately $46,179 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend College of the Atlantic?
- College of the Atlantic reports total enrollment of approximately 365 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about College of the Atlantic?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with College of the Atlantic.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of College of the Atlantic are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). College of the Atlantic, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/college-of-the-atlantic