About
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430
Back to Wiki
College of the Atlantic
Scholarship大西洋学院
QS —Times —US News #115
Bar Harbor, Maine, USA$48,000/year40% Acceptance Rate
College of the Atlantic is located in the United States. Rankings: US News #115. Undergraduate tuition about $48,000/year; acceptance rate about 70%. Care4YA score 53.1.
Care4YA Index
Model-estimated53.1/100
Score estimated by model — for reference only.
Dimension Scores
Outcomes
43.0
Resources
67.2
Selectivity
60.9
Affordability
25.6
Methodology vcare4ya-a1
College of the Atlantic offers an accessible, welcoming environment with a sharp focus on interdisciplinary learning and human ecology. Rather than following traditional majors, students build their own curriculum across specialized areas of study, including Farming & Food Systems, Field Ecology & Natural History, Sustainable Business, International Studies, Literature & Writing, Languages, and Educational Studies. Its top STEM strengths—Biomedical Studies and Molecular Biology—are complemented by these robust, experiential offerings in the humanities and social sciences. Although unranked by QS, the college’s dedicated community values its transformative, hands-on education, tailored to students who thrive in a rural, liberal arts setting.
U.S. News Rankings
Rank History
The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.
How to Read These Rankings
Liberal Arts Colleges: Covers U.S. liberal arts colleges devoted primarily to undergraduate education, using a similar factor mix to the National Universities ranking (graduation and retention, faculty resources, reputation) but no research-volume measures. These colleges are small, with small classes and teaching-focused faculty — a good fit for students who value discussion-based learning and a broad undergraduate education.
Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.
Campus location
Marker shows approximate campus location
Deadline
January 5
Intake
September
Living Cost
$16,000
At a Glance
Enrollment
367
Undergraduate
362
Graduate
5
Student–faculty ratio (university)
9:1
6-Year Graduation Rate
68.8%
Retention Rate
85.0%
Avg Net Price / Year
$25,184
Median Earnings
$40,264
International Students
21.5%
Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only
Liberal arts collegeLiberal arts college
Admission data reference
Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.- TOEFL guideline
- 80
- IELTS guideline
- 6
- SAT mid-50%
- 1240–1430
- Acceptance rate (data)
- 70.2%
- Data source
- CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)
Programs Offered
Grouped by college · 154 programs
Unsorted
- About Us
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Academic Calendar
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Academic Policies
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Academic Support Services
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Academics
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Acadia National Park
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Administration
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Admissions
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Admitted Students
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Adopt-a-Whale
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Advising & Support
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Allied Whale
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Allied Whale Store
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Alumni
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Alumni Profiles
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Alumni Resources
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Alumni Weekend
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Annual events
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Apply to the Hatchery
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Archives & Special Collections
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Areas of Study
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Audio-Visual Services
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Bias Response
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Billing
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Biomedical Studies & Molecular BiologySTEM
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Browse Courses
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Building Your Curriculum
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - COA
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Campus Store
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Career Development
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Career opportunities at COA
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Center for Applied Hu
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Cli
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - College Governance
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - College Opportunity and Access
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Community Connections
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Community Events
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Community Policies
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Connect
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Course Reserves
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Courses
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Current International Students
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Degree Requirements
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Digital accessibility
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Dining Menu
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Dining Services
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - EcoLeague
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Educational Resources
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Educational Studies
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Emergency Info
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Environmental Commitment
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Environmental Law & Politics
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Ethical Research Review Board
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Events & Space Use
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Events at COA
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Experience COA
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Explore hu
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - FERPA
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Faculty
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Faculty & Staff
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Faculty & Staff Resources
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Faculty Work
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Faculty and Staff Writing Resources
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Families
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Family Resources
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Farming & Food Syste
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Field Ecology & Natural History
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Financial Aid
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Financial Aid Code of Conduct
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - France Program
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Funding Opportunities
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - GIS Facilities
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - GIS Lab
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Gender & Identity Studies
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Give to COA
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Giving
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Glo
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Governance Policies
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Governance and Policies
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Great Duck Island
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Health & Wellness
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Helpful Resources
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - History
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Housing Policies
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Hu
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - IT Policies
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Informed Consent
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Interlibrary Loan
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - International Progra
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - International Studies
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Internship Reports and Supervisor Evaluations
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Internship Requirements and Proposals
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Internships
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Internships & Career Development
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Is COA Right for Me?
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Island Research Center
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Islands Program
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Languages
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Literature & Writing
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Mission & History
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Mount Desert Rock
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Necropsies
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - News
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Office of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Our Approach
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Our Campus
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Outdoor Progra
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Partners and Exchanges
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - People Directory
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Perfor
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Publishing and Fellowship Opportunities
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Rankings & Accolades
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Registrar
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Request Infor
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Research
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Research & Creative Work
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Research, Publications, Presentations
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Residential Life & Housing
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Resources & Opportunities
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Seabirds on Great Duck
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Senior Staff
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Student Activities & Groups
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Student Consumer Info
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Student Life
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Student Portal
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Student Resources
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Student Ventures & Success Stories
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Student-Directed Study
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Students
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Study Abroad
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Success After COA
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Summer Progra
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Support Allied Whale
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Sustainable Business
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - T. Rex ran on its tiptoes “Like an eight-ton chicken”
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Teaching Support
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - The
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - The Hatchery
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Thorndike Library
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Travel Support
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Tuition & Fees
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - View All
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Visual Arts & Design
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Ways to Give
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Why COA?
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Work-study
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Writing Center
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Writing Program
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Writing Requirement
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Writing Tutors
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Writing and Reading Resources
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Writing program FAQs
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430 - Yucatán Program
Admitted profile
University · 2025SAT Mid-50%1240–1430
Requirements
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL 80
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters
Tuition (USD)
$48,000/year
Tuition (CNY)
¥340,800/year
Similar Universities
Bethel University
贝塞尔大学
United States
Care4YA 56$48K
Butler University
巴特勒大学
United States
Care4YA 53$48K
College of Saint Benedict
圣本笃学院
United States
Care4YA 53$48K
College of William and Mary
威廉与玛丽学院
United States
Care4YA 56$48K
Duquesne University
杜肯大学
United States
Care4YA 54$48K
Elizabethtown College
伊丽莎白镇学院
United States
Care4YA 56$48K