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Total Enrollment 341
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

College of the Atlantic

http://www.coa.edu
105 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
(207) 288-5015

College of the Atlantic enriches the liberal arts tradition through a distinctive educational philosophy — human ecology. A human ecological perspective integrates knowledge from all academic disciplines and from personal experience to investigate — and ultimately improve — the relationships between human beings and our social and natural communities. The human ecological perspective guides all aspects of education, research, activism, and interactions among the college's students, faculty, staff, and trustees. The College of the Atlantic community encourages, prepares, and expects students to gain expertise, breadth, values, and practical experience necessary to achieve individual fulfillment and to help solve problems that ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At College of the Atlantic, 80.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 78.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $21,408), and 60% receive loans ($5,114 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,490.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending College of the Atlantic is $15,185 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 326 people applied to College of the Atlantic. Of the applicants, 75.0% were admitted (64.0% male & 81.0% female ) and 31.0% accepted (76.0% male and 11.0% female)

Of the 336 undergraduate students at College of the Atlantic, 7.0% are part-time. A majority (94.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     14.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     81.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     32.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     54.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     61.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 12/1, 01/10
Admissions Office Phone 800-528-0025
Admissions Office Email inquiry@coa.edu
Admissions Office Address 105 Eden Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.coa.edu/apply.htm
Admissions Website http://www.coa.edu/admissions.htm (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.coa.edu/apply.htm
Application Fee $45

In order to be accepted to College of the Atlantic, you should have:

  • A High School Record
 
College of the Atlantic Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 74 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 74 1
 
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