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College of the Atlantic

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world rank  2855

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Overview

Established in 1969, the College of the Atlantic is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Bar Harbor (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Maine. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, College of the Atlantic (COA) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational US higher education institution. College of the Atlantic (COA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 56-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. COA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

College of the Atlantic's Control Typeprivate

Entity

College of the Atlantic's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

College of the Atlantic' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

College of the Atlantic's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym COA
Founded 1969
Motto Life Changing, World Changing
Colours Blue and green
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address 105 Eden Street
Bar Harbor
04609 Maine
United States
College of the Atlantic's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
College of the Atlantic Phone Number (207) 288 5015
College of the Atlantic Fax Number (207) 288 4126
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of College of the Atlantic is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify College of the Atlantic's academic range and degree level offering.



College of the Atlantic: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of College of the Atlantic categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at College of the Atlantic.



College of the Atlantic: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)
International
students		 40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on College of the Atlantic's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

College of the Atlantic's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


College of the Atlantic's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 60-69% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


College of the Atlantic's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


College of the Atlantic's Admission Office Admission Office

College of the Atlantic
Bar Harbor 04609
(207) 801 5623
800 528 0025

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

College of the Atlantic's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.


College of the Atlantic's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.


College of the Atlantic's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


College of the Atlantic's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


College of the Atlantic's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a rural setting.


College of the Atlantic's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a trimesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into three main terms, or trimesters, each typically lasting about 12 to 14 weeks, separated by two short breaks and one longer break.


College of the Atlantic's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


College of the Atlantic is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


College of the Atlantic's Library University Library

Yes Visit College of the Atlantic's Library
College of the Atlantic's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 48,438 physical volumes, 3,945 physical media, 14 digital/electronic media and 146 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 9 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. College of the Atlantic's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


College of the Atlantic's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the College of Atlantic provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 235 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


College of the Atlantic's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


College of the Atlantic's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


College of the Atlantic's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


College of the Atlantic's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


College of the Atlantic's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

College of the Atlantic's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


College of the Atlantic's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on College of the Atlantic's facilities and services. The information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


College of the Atlantic's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

College of the Atlantic is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1976


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize College of the Atlantic as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important College of the Atlantic's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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X X (Twitter)

n.a.

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

n.a.


Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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