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College of the Atlantic
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Annual Tuition
$46,179
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
65.0%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
64.1%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$40,264
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
College of the Atlantic is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Bar Harbor, ME. With a competitive tuition profile of $46,179, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 64.1% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$184,716
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
18.0 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$10,264
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
-$82,076
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$20,564
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at College of the Atlantic is $25,050.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$46,179
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
83.2%
Success
64.1%
In-State Cost
$46,179
Age 25+ Students
6.4%
Carnegie Class
Baccalaureate: Arts & Sciences
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Bar Harbor
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$996
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,002
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,188
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Bar Harbor metropolitan area.