Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Bar Harbor, Maine |
| Online | coa.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Bar Harbor, Maine, on Mount Desert Island, the College of the Atlantic (COA) occupies a former summer estate overlooking Frenchman Bay and borders Acadia National Park. Founded in 1969, COA offers a single interdisciplinary degree in Human Ecology, allowing students to design individualized courses of study that integrate environmental sciences, arts, and social sciences. The campus encompasses 37 oceanfront acres featuring a mix of restored Victorian-era buildings and modern facilities, including organic farms, research vessels, and two offshore island research stations. Students reside primarily in on-campus housing, which includes traditional dormitories and sustainable living communities, and all participate in campus governance through the college's unique consensus-based decision-making model. As part of its environmental focus, the college maintains a commitment to sustainability, operating as one of the first carbon-neutral campuses in North America.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.69 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Other Fees | $549 |
| Room and Board | $9,870 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,370 |
| Total One Year Cost | $56,669 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 100% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160959 IPEDS survey data for College of the Atlantic.
Current students may use the College of the Atlantic GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024