College of the Atlantic

105 Eden Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
http://www.coa.edu/

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1969
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students310
EndowmentN/A
Application DeadlineFebruary 15
Application Fee45
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineFebruary 15
Tuition28,140
Room/Board7,710
Services
Associated FirmsU.S. Fish and Wildlife Services/National Parks; Public and private schools; Non-profit organizations focusing on the environment, natural resources and social services;
Campus Safetylate night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsGeorge B. Dorr Museum of Natural History; Blum Art Gallery; Center for Applied Human Ecology;
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance
MuseumsGeorge B. Dorr Museum of Natural History; Blum Art Gallery; Center for Applied Human Ecology;
Periodical Subs550
# of Books40,300
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months90%
within one year95%
within two years98%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size35 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing35%
College housing typescoed dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students (0%)
Popular EventsCoffeehouse performances; open-mics; film festivals; ultimate frisbee; cricket; soccer; Winter Carnival; Earth Day; Halloween Festival; Cultural Festival; Spring Fling;
Nearest AirportBangor (50), Trenton (12)
Nearest TrainPortland (150)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations8
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Insider (bi-weekly); Human Ecology Essays (annual); Literary Magazine (annual); Art publication (annual)
Honor SocietiesN/A
Religious OrganizationsN/A
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) International Students of College of the Atlantic
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Global Outreach Action Team, Outing Club, Publications Committee, Students for a Free Tibet, Student Life Committee, Student Activities Committee, SustainUS.