College of the Atlantic
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
College of the Atlantic is a private nonprofit institution located in Bar Harbor, Maine with approximately 358 undergraduate students enrolled. College of the Atlantic has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The average net price after financial aid is $24,028 per year. The graduation rate is 69%, and the typical graduate earns $27,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
College of the Atlantic (COA) is a private liberal arts college in Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine. Founded in 1969, it awards bachelors and masters (M.Phil.) degrees solely in the field of human ecology, an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Focus areas include arts and design, environmental sciences, humanities, international studies, sustainable food systems, teacher certification and educational studies, and socially responsible business. The College of the Atlantic is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $24,028 average net price and relatively low debt at graduation ($17,723) are genuinely appealing, but median earnings of just $27,800 a decade out raise real questions about financial footing after college. Worth considering if you're deeply drawn to the school's singular focus on human ecology and the tight-knit Bar Harbor setting — but go in clear-eyed that the 69% graduation rate means roughly 3 in 10 students don't finish, and the career path may require patience and creativity to build income.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (358 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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