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College of the Atlantic Admission Requirements

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College of the Atlantic Admission Overview

College of the Atlantic admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year College of the Atlantic admitted 70.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.69 GPA (A-) and SAT 1240-1430. College of the Atlantic is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

College of the Atlantic Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

70.2%

Admission Standards

Very High

Applicant Competition

Low

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Admission difficulty for College of the Atlantic

Acceptance Rate

The College of the Atlantic acceptance rate is 70.2%. Last year, 334 of 476 applicants were admitted. That is the 5th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

College of the Atlantic typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.69. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

College of the Atlantic GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.69

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.69

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at College of the Atlantic typically have around a 3.69 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. College of the Atlantic is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #2 in Maine for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled College of the Atlantic freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

College of the Atlantic SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1240-1430

Freshmen who sent SAT

21%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 660
  • Math 580
  • Composite 1240
SAT 25th percentile scores for College of the Atlantic

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 730
  • Math 700
  • Composite 1430
SAT 75th percentile scores for College of the Atlantic

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at College of the Atlantic typically score around a 1340 SAT (middle 50% 1240–1430) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 91st percentile nationally. College of the Atlantic ranks #4 in the state of Maine and #154 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1240 to 1430

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SAT policy

College of the Atlantic is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1340 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at College of the Atlantic
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1430+ Above 75th >82%
1340 to 1430 Avg + 71%-82%
1240 to 1340 Avg - 55%-71%
Below 1240 Below mid-50 <55%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

College of the Atlantic ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

4%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for College of the Atlantic

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for College of the Atlantic

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

College of the Atlantic admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 326 145 476
Accepted 253 78 334
Acceptance Rate 78% 54% 70%
Enrolled 55 21 78
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 22% 27% 23%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
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 required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

153

Applicants have 153 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at College of the Atlantic
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

College of the Atlantic is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 70.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.69 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1240-1430); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160959.

GPA calculator: College of the Atlantic GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026