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College of the Atlantic (COA), established in 1969, is a private, four-year college. The college is located on Mount Desert Island in Bar Harbor, Maine. The institute grants bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the field of human ecology. COA also offers several summer and study abroad programs.
College of the Atlantic has the second highest percentage of international students in the country. Of its total enrollment, international students make up 17%. The college offers financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships, including the Shelby Davis Scholarship. Some of the notable alumni of COA are Amy Goodman, journalist; Nell Newman, environmentalist; and Chellie Pingree, US Congresswoman.
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Campus Location105 Eden Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
USA
Main Tel: (207) 288-5015
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
College Of The Atlantic HighlightsWhere College Of The Atlantic stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 68 | 1 | | Master | 4 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at College Of The Atlantic was 349 in 2007-2008 (335 full-time equivalent). About 33% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 67% of the class. Undergrads are 71% of enrolled students and graduate students are 29%. About 14% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 86% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 31,467 | | Room | $ 5,400 | | Board | $ 3,090 | | Books and supplies | $ 600 | | Other | $ 1,080 |
Financial Aid: College Of The Atlantic participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsCollege Of The Atlantic provides on-campus housing for 145 of its 335 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.
College Of The Atlantic Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 48% | | Women | 68% | | All | 60% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) LIBERAL ARTS (72 awarded) - Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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