College of the Atlantic Transfers: 2024 Requirements, Dates, GPAs & More

This is the complete guide for transferring to College of the Atlantic. We suggest you read until the end - you can also use the below calculator to estimate your likelihood of being able to transfer to College of the Atlantic.

What are your chances at College of the Atlantic?

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I get it - transferring colleges can be confusing, time-consuming and overwhelming. You are not alone. In fact, more than 700,000 students transfer colleges every year.

At College of the Atlantic, 14.0% of the entire student body are transfer students, so you won’t be alone.

To read about regular admission requirements for College of the Atlantic, click here

What are the transfer requirements for College of the Atlantic?

College of the Atlantic requires a number of completed documents for consideration. The table below summarizes the most important pieces of information:

Admission Item Required?
High School Transcript Required of All
College Transcript Required of All
Essay or Personal Statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized Test Scores Not Required
Statement of Good Standing from Prior Institution Recommended of Some

In addition to the above requirements, College of the Atlantic also requires a minimum number of credits completed to apply to be a transfer student.

College of the Atlantic requires a minimum of 18 credits.

What are College of the Atlantic’s Transfer Deadlines?

Many universities accept transfer applications during each semester. For this reason, we break down College of the Atlantic transfer deadline by fall, winter, spring and summer.

Closing Date Reported Deadline
Fall Transfer Deadline March 15
Winter Transfer Deadline November 1
Spring Transfer Deadline February 1
Summer Transfer Deadline

Waiting until the last minute to finalize your application could result in a silly mistake.

We recommend you complete your application at least 1 week before the required deadline.

In fact, take a full 2 day break from looking at anything related to your application and then come back to look for errors. I bet you’ll find a few 😉

When are decision dates for College of the Atlantic transfer applicants?

If you applied to transfer to College of the Atlantic on or before the reported deadlines then you should have your decision date by the notification dates in the below table.

Deadline Notification Dates
Fall Transfer Deadline April 15
Winter Transfer Deadline November 15
Spring Transfer Deadline February 15
Summer Transfer Deadline

Note this data is current as of 2019 and to the best of our knowledge this hasn’t changed.

What is College of the Atlantic’s transfer acceptance rate?

In 2019, College of the Atlantic received 47 transfer applicants.

The school accepted 36 students. Therefore, the transfer acceptance rate for College of the Atlantic is 76.6%.

This indicates how hard it is to transfer into College of the Atlantic. You can use the free calculator below to predict your chances of getting accepted.

What are your chances at College of the Atlantic?

Your SAT Score
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This free college chances tool calculates your acceptance chances at College of the Atlantic or any other U.S. college

Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

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Additionally, of the 36 accepted transfer students, 13 students enrolled - that means the yield was 36.11%.

College of the Atlantic accepts 77 out of every 100 transfer applicants.

How can you afford College of the Atlantic

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What are the College of the Atlantic transfer GPA requirements?

College of the Atlantic requires a minimum college GPA of 3.0 - this is on a 4.33 point scale.

In addition, College of the Atlantic requires a minimum high school GPA of 2.0.

Will you enjoy transferring to College of the Atlantic?

There are a lot of reasons to transfer to College of the Atlantic. Maybe your plan has always been to attend community college, and then move to a four year college to save money while completing your degree.

Maybe you had a bad experience at your first school - don’t worry this is more common than you think.

Or perhaps you’re drawn to Bar Harbor...

Regardless of your reason for transferring, you’re already enrolled at another college or university so you know that the most important element in your college experience is the people and community

Finding success at College of the Atlantic is dependent on feeling comfortable - will you be able to find a place to find home and grow?

These are the questions that numbers and data cannot answer, but CampusReel can.

If you’re considering transferring to College of the Atlantic then I highly recommend that you watch the school’s videos on CampusReel. These are real students with real stories.

Final Verdict: How to transfer into College of the Atlantic

Let’s wrap up everything we’ve learned. If you still have questions about transferring, check out the College of the Atlantic website for more info.
College of the Atlantic accepts 76.6% transfer applicants, which is competitive.

To have a shot at transferring into College of the Atlantic, you should have a current GPA of at least 3.58 - ideally you’re GPA will be around 3.72. In addition, you will need to submit standardized test scores.

The below tables show the SAT and ACT breakdown of College of the Atlantic students.

25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
SAT Math 550 650 600
SAT Reading 640 700 670
2018 Total SAT Score 1190 1350 1270
25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
ACT Math 0 0 0
ACT Reading 0 0 0
2018 Total ACT Score 0 0 0

College of the Atlantic’s average SAT score is 1270. To be a competitive applicant for College of the Atlantic your SAT score should come close to the average - for the ACT you should be aiming for the equivalent.

What are your chances at College of the Atlantic?

Your SAT Score
on a 4.0 scale

This free college chances tool calculates your acceptance chances at College of the Atlantic or any other U.S. college

Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

*or select a school above for a specific calculation

Need chances at another college?

If you’re considering transferring to College of the Atlantic, you may also want to consider the schools:

Transferring to Fairfield University
Transferring to Mitchell College
Transferring to University of Maine at Farmington
Transferring to University of Maine at Fort Kent
Transferring to Maine Maritime Academy

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