College of the Atlantic
Bar Harbor, ME · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Bar Harbor, Maine, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, College of the Atlantic serves students across multiple degree programs. With 353 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,264 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 68.8%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $25,050, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.61x. The average net price after financial aid is $25,184 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,264
Graduation Rate
68.8%
Median Debt
$25,050
Average Net Price
$25,184
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.4x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.61x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
353
Admission Rate
70.2%
Average SAT
1370
Retention Rate
85.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$47,997
Out-of-State Tuition
$47,997
Pell Grant Rate
28.1%
Federal Loan Rate
53.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$20,415
Income $30K–$48K
$13,942
Income $48K–$75K
$16,650
Income $110K+
$34,684
Student Demographics
Women
78.3%
White
68.6%
Black
0.6%
Hispanic
4.3%
Asian
1.1%
Two or More Races
2.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
77.1%
Accreditations
- New England Commission of Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (3)
Bachelor (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 93 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $31,138 | Not reported |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Master | 1 |
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