Is College of the Atlantic worth it?

Bar Harbor, ME · private-nonprofit

Verdict

Typical students pay $25,184 a year after aid, graduate with $25,050 in federal debt, and earn $0 six years after enrolling — an estimated monthly loan payment of $268.

Net price / year

$25,184

Admission rate

70%

Graduation rate

Median debt

$25,050

Earnings (6 yr)

$0

Earnings (10 yr)

$40,264

Est. monthly loan payment

$268

Loan-to-income ratio

Debt break-even

How College of the Atlantic compares

MetricCollege of the AtlanticMaineNational
Net price$25,184$18,387$16,642
Median debt$25,050$16,375$12,377
Earnings (6 yr)$0$34,952$33,037
Graduation rate

FAQ

How much does it cost to attend College of the Atlantic?

The federal average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,184 a year. That figure reflects what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price.

How much debt do College of the Atlantic graduates typically carry?

Students who complete a program at College of the Atlantic leave with a median federal debt of $25,050, based on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

What do College of the Atlantic graduates earn?

Six years after enrolling, former students report median earnings of $0, drawn from federal tax records aggregated by the College Scorecard.

What is the graduation rate at College of the Atlantic?

Graduation rate data is not currently published for this school.

Is College of the Atlantic worth the debt?

We do not have enough debt and earnings data to estimate a payback period for this school.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.