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College of the Atlantic admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1240-1430
College of the Atlantic admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into College of the Atlantic
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1430 or an ACT around puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes College of the Atlantic a stronger bet. Below 1240, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is College of the Atlantic a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above College of the Atlantic's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair College of the Atlantic with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into College of the Atlantic?
College of the Atlantic has a 70% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into College of the Atlantic?
The middle 50% of admitted students at College of the Atlantic scored 1240-1430 on the SAT. Scoring above 1430 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1240 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
Is College of the Atlantic a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above College of the Atlantic's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.