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College of the Atlantic
- 105 Eden St
- Bar Harbor, ME 04609
- OPEID College Code: 01138500
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- General Phone: (207) 288-5015
- President: David F. Hales
- Website: www.coa.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Trimester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 349
- College Mascot: Black Flies
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Other Field)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.coa.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 132 | 215 | 347 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 78 (59%) | 157 (73%) | 235 (68%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 36 (46%) | 48 (31%) | 84 (36%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 75% | 21% | 15% | 70% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,625 | $2,753 | $1,275 | $16,099 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 105 | 77 | 77 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $29,970 | $28,140 | $26,613 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $29,970 | $28,140 | $26,613 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $525 | $500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,190 | $7,710 | $7,089 |
| Other Expenses | $645 | $585 | $560 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,190 | $6,910 | $6,589 |
| Other Expenses | $645 | $585 | $560 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $645 | $585 | $560 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $39,405 | $36,960 | $34,762 |
| Out of State | $39,405 | $36,960 | $34,762 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $39,405 | $36,160 | $34,262 |
| Out of State | $39,405 | $36,160 | $34,262 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $31,215 | $29,250 | $27,673 |
| Out of State | $31,215 | $29,250 | $27,673 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 68 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 349 Undergraduate: 341 Graduate: 8
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 124 Female: 225
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 123 Female: 218
- Graduate Gender Male: 1 Female: 7
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 328 Part-Time: 21
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 323 Part-Time: 18
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 5 Part-Time: 3
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 48 | 14% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 1 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1% |
| White | 78 | 22% |
| Unknown | 216 | 62% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 58 | 17% |
| Ages 18-19 | 136 | 39% |
| Ages 20-21 | 104 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 32 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 10 | 3% |
| Ages 30-34 | 3 | 0.9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3 | 0.9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 100 | 80 | 20 |
| Faculty Status | 30 | 24 | 6 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 31 | 25 | 6 |
| Primarily Instruction | 30 | 24 | 6 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Other Professionals | 34 | 28 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 30 | 22 | 8 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 14 | 11 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,314 (21) | $59,960 (14) | $58,023 (7) |
| Professor | $59,314 (21) | $59,960 (14) | $58,023 (7) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,055 (4) | $62,688 (3) | $72,156 (1) |
| Professor | $65,055 (4) | $62,688 (3) | $72,156 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,340 (25) | $58,430 (17) | $58,150 (8) |
| Professor | $58,340 (25) | $58,430 (17) | $58,150 (8) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 85%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 54% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 68% |
| Female | 48% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 83% |
| White | 100% |
| Unknown | 47% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 32% |
| 5 Years | 51% |
| 6 Years | 54% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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