Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
105 Eden Street, Bar harbor, ME 4609
College of the Atlantic enriches the liberal arts tradition through a distinctive educational philosophy--human ecology. A human ecological perspective integrates knowledge from all academic disciplines and from personal experience to investigate--and ultimately improve--the relationships between human beings and our social and natural communities. The human ecological perspective guides all aspects of education, research, activism, and interactions among the college's students, faculty, staff, and trustees. The College of the Atlantic community encourages, prepares, and expects students to gain expertise, breadth, values, and practical experience necessary to achieve individual fulfillment and to help solve problems that challenge communities everywhere.
School Overview: | College of the Atlantic | |
| County | Hancock County, ME | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I | |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | |
| Institution Control | Public | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 34 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 340 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 319 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 21 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 330 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 10 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% |
| % Black | - | 6% |
| % White | 95% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $37,701 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $37,701 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 71% | 64% |
School Notes:
- COA is a small school, but with a major difference - literally. All students major in Human Ecology, the study of our relationship with our environment. This major gives you the flexibility to design your own course of study. It's all about creativity, investigation, engagement, and community.
- Living on the COA campus isn't quite like living on a normal college campus. First of all, you can't get lost, and it only takes about five minutes to get from one end to the other. The COA campus is also located in a great spot, right on Frenchman Bay, with a pier to swim off, and plenty of quiet spots to get away from it all. Acadia National Park is also within walking distance, with many miles of hikes, carriage trails, mountains, forest, and rocky shoreline to explore and enjoy. The park is also home to many different kinds of wildlife, including eagles, fox, osprey, mink, otters, deer, moose, and more.
- Ultimately, our mission is not only to understand our relationships with our environment, but also to do something to improve them. A degree in Human Ecology enables you to make a difference in your own way, whether you love science or the arts, education, public policy, or any other field.
- There are also several student-staffed computer labs, a computer graphics/design studio, a geographic information systems lab, and several wireless access points in various places on campus, including the library, dining hall, and several classrooms. COA is fully engaged and committed to providing high quality, high speed, and reliable access to information networking and technology.
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