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College of the Atlantic

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world rank  2557

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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 55-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
Acronym COA
Founded 1969
Motto Life Changing, World Changing
Colours Blue and green
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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 +1 (207) 288 5015
College of the Atlantic Fax Number +1 (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 College of the Atlantic's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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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 College of the Atlantic's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay 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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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

uniRank publishes below some basic College of the Atlantic's admission information.

College of the Atlantic's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


College of the Atlantic's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has College of the Atlantic a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

College of the Atlantic's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


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

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for College of the Atlantic.

College of the Atlantic's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

College of the Atlantic has an enrollment range of 250-499 students making it a very small-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of under-50 academic employees (Faculty).


College of the Atlantic's Control Type Control Type

College of the Atlantic is a private higher education institution.


College of the Atlantic's Entity Type Entity Type

College of the Atlantic 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 type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

College of the Atlantic does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official College of the Atlantic's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions
Size & Setting Four-year, very small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Arts & sciences focus, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Single program-Other

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

uniRank provides below an overview of College of the Atlantic's main facilities:


College of the Atlantic's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. 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

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

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



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of College of the Atlantic's main services:


College of the Atlantic's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

College of the Atlantic's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

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

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

College of the Atlantic's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • 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 academic divisions and a simplified 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

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some College of the Atlantic's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

College of the Atlantic's Facebook page College of the Atlantic's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

College of the Atlantic's YouTube channel College of the Atlantic's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

College of the Atlantic's Instagram page College of the Atlantic's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

College of the Atlantic's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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