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Estimated Cost
$54,969
Financial Aid
$41,704
Students
Under 1,000
About College of the Atlantic
College of the Atlantic (COA), founded in 1969, is a private, liberal-arts college located in Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine, United States. 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, and socially responsible business.
College of the Atlantic Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#707 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Maine
#7 of 38
2024 Best Private Colleges in Maine
#6 of 22
Most Popular Majors
Out of 1 majors categories at College of the Atlantic, the 1 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from College of the Atlantic within four or six years.