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Your chances of getting into College of the Atlantic

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

60.1%
Admission Difficulty for College of the Atlantic
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at College of the Atlantic is 60.1%.  Its admission rate is the 6th lowest in Maine.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into College of the Atlantic and can you get accepted?

College of the Atlantic is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 292 out of the 486 who applied were admitted.

College of the Atlantic typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.69. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 33% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into College of the Atlantic?

60% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to College of the Atlantic you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.69 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

College of the Atlantic GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.69

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into College of the Atlantic?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into College of the Atlantic are to have around a 3.69 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as College of the Atlantic accepts 60% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at College of the Atlantic is 3.69 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #2 in Maine for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since College of the Atlantic is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted College of the Atlantic students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 15.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 34.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 32.0% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 9.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 8.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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College of the Atlantic SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by College of the Atlantic. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for College of the Atlantic
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for College of the Atlantic
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

College of the Atlantic ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for College of the Atlantic
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for College of the Atlantic
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

58% of College of the Atlantic freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 29% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted College of the Atlantic students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 29%
Top 25% of class 58%
Top 50% of class 96%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

College of the Atlantic admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 335 151 486
Accepted 212 80 292
Acceptance Rate 63% 53% 60%
Enrolled 56 40 96
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 26% 50% 33%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

38

Applicants have 38 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to College of the Atlantic is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to College of the Atlantic and what student information is used for admission decisions?

College of the Atlantic Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at College of the Atlantic
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160959 IPEDS survey data for College of the Atlantic.

Last updated February 24, 2024