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College Of The Atlantic is in a self-contained town, in Bar Harbor, Maine. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at College Of The Atlantic earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at College Of The Atlantic include liberal arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. College Of The Atlantic attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools.
College Of The Atlantic, in 2005, had 319 students (309 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities.
Most students at College Of The Atlantic attend full-time. Dorm living is common. College Of The Atlantic makes available student meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
College Of The Atlantic
105 Eden St
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
General Phone: (207) 288-5015
http://www.coa.edu
College Of The Atlantic awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 63 | interdisciplinary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of The Atlantic in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 61 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, College Of The Atlantic had a total enrollment of 319 students (309 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Other Races | 84% |
| (Foreign Students) | 13% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign countries | 24% |
| New Hampshire | 10% |
| Massachusetts | 9% |
| Maine | 9% |
| Vermont | 7% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
College Of The Atlantic offers campus housing for 104 of its 309 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bar Harbor, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 284 | 188 | 66% | 84 | 45% |
| Men | 91 | 55 | 60% | 32 | 58% |
| Women | 193 | 133 | 69% | 52 | 39% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,613 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,613 |
| Room and board | $ 7,089 |
| Room charge | $ 4,368 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,721 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
| Other expenses | $ 560 |
Financial Aid:
College Of The Atlantic participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1138500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $57,957 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $57,957 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 13 | $55,973 | 7 | $51,177 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $55,973 | 7 | $51,177 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of The Atlantic Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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