Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $58,266. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $47,997 |
| Housing & meals | $10,101 |
| Books & supplies | $600 |
| Personal & travel | $1,386 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,818 |
| Total cost of attendance | $58,266 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
College of the Atlantic net price compared with other Maine colleges
College of the Atlantic has the 12th-lowest average net price of 17 Maine colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | University of Maine | $17,510 | 55% | $48,653 |
| 9 | Thomas College | $18,885 | 54% | $44,991 |
| 10 | Husson University | $21,005 | 59% | $45,025 |
| 11 | Maine Maritime Academy | $23,414 | 58% | $89,964 |
| 12 | College of the Atlantic | $25,184 | 68% | $40,264 |
| 13 | Maine College of Health Professions | $26,312 | 67% | $79,840 |
| 14 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $27,555 | 66% | $59,045 |
| 15 | Bates College | $29,351 | 90% | $69,498 |
| 16 | University of New England | $38,107 | 68% | $55,921 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Maine colleges →
Why College of the Atlantic costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Atlantic | 70% | $25,184 | 68% | $40,264 | This school |
| Maine College of Health Professions | 71% | $26,312 | 67% | $79,840 | |
| Maine College of Art & Design | 76% | $38,338 | 52% | $40,778 | |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | 84% | $27,555 | 66% | $59,045 | |
| Husson University | 81% | $21,005 | 59% | $45,025 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
College of the Atlantic would cost you $1,128 less per year than Maine College of Health Professions, on average.
- Higher sticker price at College of the Atlantic.
- College of the Atlantic gives aided families $32,567 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Maine resident | College of the Atlantic | MCHP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $58,266 | $26,827 | +$31,439 |
| Average grants | −$33,082 | −$515 | −$32,567 |
| You pay | $25,184 | $26,312 | −$1,128 |
“+” means College of the Atlantic costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
College of the Atlantic cost questions
How much is tuition at College of the Atlantic?
Tuition and fees are $47,997 a year.
What is the total cost of attending College of the Atlantic?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $58,266 a year.
What do families actually pay at College of the Atlantic?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $25,184 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $20,415; $48–75k pay $16,650; $110k+ pay $34,684.
How much debt do College of the Atlantic graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,723, and 3.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to College of the Atlantic overview