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College of the Atlantic

College of the Atlantic
105 Eden Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1198

Official telephone: (207) 288-5015
Fax number: (207) 288-4126
Website: https://www.coa.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026

The admissions information below is valid for the 2026 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 207 288-5015
800 528-0025 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: February 1
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: February 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 15
Number of early decision applications submitted: 21
Number of early decision applications accepted: 16 (76%)
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.7
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 29%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 29%
Average SAT I: 690 verbal, 584 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1200 - 1340
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 29 - 34
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 21%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 9%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 468
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 322
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 8
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 6
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 80%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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