College of the Atlantic Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
330

Full + Part time Students
1:9

Faculty to Student Ratio
9%

Transfer Student Ratio
$34.3K

Avg. Financial Aid

College of the Atlantic is not for everyone. But for certain kinds of students — the ones who want their four college years to be a challenge, not just a ticket to success; the ones who in high school questioned all assumptions — COA is ideal. If you're that student, we want you to get to know more about us — and, we hope, arrange a visit to Mount Desert Island to meet us. COA's faculty welcomes the questioners in life. They are passionate about teaching and learning, and relish interacting with students who pursue their individual interests with equal gusto. There is room at COA both for lively discussions and solitary contemplation.

Will my credits transfer?

Request More Information

group of students posing with linked arms in a park

Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	309
Part-Time Undergraduate	21
Application Acceptance Rate	71%
Transfer Students	29
Programs	2 Programs
Courses	321 Courses
Equivalencies	173 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$37,701
Out-of-State Tuition	$37,701
Books and Supplies	$600
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	58%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$5,823
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	83%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$28,449

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

More than eighty-four percent of College of the Atlantic students receive at least some form of financial aid. Many have a low expected family contribution based on their financial aid application. We offer merit scholarships as well as need-based aid, making COA affordable for many students regardless of income. The Financial Aid Office will support you as you navigate the financial aid application process. Please contact Bruce Hazam in Financial Aid at 800-528-0025.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

College of the Atlantic welcomes applications from transfer students. About 20 percent of all new students annually are transfer or visiting students.
Credit For Life Experience:

Credit for prior experience is only awarded for work completed as part of a military program.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Early Decision I	December 1
Early Decision II	January 10

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

The minimum GPA to be considered for transfer admission consideration is 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts of all academic work are required.
SAT Scores:

While standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) are optional, they are particularly helpful in assessing the academic ability of students from schools which do not give grades or have nontraditional programs.
Letters of Recommendation:

At least letters of recommendation are required.
Essay:

An application essay as well as answers to all short questions are required.
Application Fee:

There is a non-refundable $50 application fee.
Interview:

A personal interview, although not required, is strongly recommended for all candidates.
Apply Here:

http://www.coa.edu/apply.htm

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Only coursework for which the student has received a grade of “C” (2.0) or better will be accepted for transfer credit.
Credits (Min/Max):

You may transfer a max of 18 credits to COA (the equivalent of 60 semester/90 quarter hours). In order to receive a Bachelor’s Degree from our institution, transfer students must complete at least two years of undergraduate study at our institution.