Established in 1969, College of the Atlantic is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Bar Harbor (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Maine.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, College of the Atlantic (COA) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational higher education institution. College of the Atlantic (COA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 51 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 