by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for College of the Atlantic, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent tuition and fees at College of the Atlantic stood at $47,997 per year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of that total, required fees were $549; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,448 |
| Fees | $549 |
| Total | $47,997 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will College of the Atlantic charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how College of the Atlantic tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In ME | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, College of the Atlantic runs on the expensive side.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the College of the Atlantic Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at College of the Atlantic has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $42,993 |
| Two Years Ago | $44,280 |
| One Year Ago | $45,630 |
| Most Recent Year | $47,448 |
This chart shows the way tuition at College of the Atlantic has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, tuition climbed 4.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $49,909 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.30%, so a year from now students could pay around $49,581.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $49,581 |
| In 2 Years | $51,217 |
| In 3 Years | $52,907 |
| In 4 Years | $54,653 |
| In 5 Years | $56,457 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $208,358.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at College of the Atlantic, check out the College of the Atlantic Financial Aid page.
