College of the Atlantic Acceptance Rate (70%) & SAT Scores

Q: What is the College of the Atlantic's acceptance rate?

College of the Atlantic's acceptance rate was 70% for fall 2024: it admitted 334 of 476 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 70% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 660–730 reading and writing, 580–700 math

Average net price: $22,692 a year (2022–23)

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College of the Atlantic GPA requirements

College of the Atlantic doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and College of the Atlantic hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

College of the Atlantic acceptance rate

College of the Atlantic admitted 334 of 476 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 70%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

College of the Atlantic is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Bar Harbor, Maine, with 353 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered College of the Atlantic in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	660	710	730
SAT Math	580	660	700

21% submitted SAT scores, as College of the Atlantic reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1370 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What College of the Atlantic looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with College of the Atlantic's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

College of the Atlantic awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,692 a year at College of the Atlantic in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the College of the Atlantic?

GPA alone can't tell you here. College of the Atlantic admitted 70% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What GPA do you need to get into the College of the Atlantic?

College of the Atlantic doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How important is GPA for getting into the College of the Atlantic?

It's one factor among several: College of the Atlantic requires high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What is the College of the Atlantic's acceptance rate?

College of the Atlantic's acceptance rate was 70% for fall 2024: it admitted 334 of 476 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

How selective is the College of the Atlantic?

Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. College of the Atlantic admitted 70% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Is the College of the Atlantic test optional?

Check College of the Atlantic's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. College of the Atlantic was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 21% sent SAT scores.

What SAT scores do the College of the Atlantic students have?

The middle 50% of College of the Atlantic's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 660–730 in reading and writing and 580–700 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at the College of the Atlantic?

Yes. College of the Atlantic awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

How much does the College of the Atlantic cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,692 a year at College of the Atlantic in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does the College of the Atlantic look at legacy status?

Yes. College of the Atlantic considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check the College of the Atlantic's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: College of the AtlanticU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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