More selective than 75% of Maine colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose College of the Atlantic over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
College of the Atlantic SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, College of the Atlantic is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 660 | 730 |
| SAT math | 580 | 700 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1240 | 1430 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
College of the Atlantic admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 70% | 660–730 | 580–700 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 65% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is College of the Atlantic compared with other Maine colleges?
College of the Atlantic has the 5th-lowest acceptance rate of 16 Maine colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colby College | 7% | 89% | $17,180 |
| 2 | Bowdoin College | 7% | 95% | $14,398 |
| 3 | Bates College | 13% | 90% | $29,351 |
| 4 | Maine Maritime Academy | 54% | 58% | $23,414 |
| 5 | College of the Atlantic | 70% | 68% | $25,184 |
| 6 | Maine College of Health Professions | 71% | 67% | $26,312 |
| 7 | Maine College of Art & Design | 76% | 52% | $38,338 |
| 8 | University of Southern Maine | 79% | 40% | $13,596 |
| 9 | Husson University | 81% | 59% | $21,005 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maine colleges →
Who enrolls at College of the Atlantic
College Scorecard; IPEDS
College of the Atlantic admissions questions
What is the College of the Atlantic acceptance rate?
College of the Atlantic accepts 70% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 290 of 446 applicants were admitted.
Does College of the Atlantic require the SAT or ACT?
College of the Atlantic does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
What SAT score do you need for College of the Atlantic?
The middle 50% of College of the Atlantic enrolled first-year students scored 1240–1430 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at College of the Atlantic?
28% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (81 of 290).
Is College of the Atlantic getting harder to get into?
College of the Atlantic accepted 70% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 65% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to College of the Atlantic overview