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    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.
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School Overview:
  College Of The Atlantic
County Hancock County, ME
Title IV Eligible Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level 4 or more years
Institution Control Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate 297 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 14 students
Full-Time Graduate 6 students
Part-Time Graduate 2 students
Total Enrollment 321 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 155 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 84 %
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 20 %
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,336
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 14%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $725
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 67%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $15,884
% Students Receiving Loans 55%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $4,070
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.
  • Profile last updated:07/03/2008.
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