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College of the Atlantic
Bar Harbor, ME o46oS
(207). 288-5015 (800) 528-0025: FAX (207) 288-4126
College of the Atlantic, founded in 1969, is a private institution primarily concerned with the study of human ecology. There is 1 graduate school. The library contains 33,000 volumes, 65 microform items, and 400 audiovisual forms/CDs, and subscribes to 347 periodicals. Computerized library services include the card catalog, interlibrary loans, and database searching. Special learning facilities include an art gallery, natural history museum, writing center, taxidermy laboratory, and photography laboratory. The 25-acre campus is in a small town 45 miles southeast of Bangor, along the Atlantic Ocean shoreline. Including residence halls, there are 12 buildings.
Student Life: 81% of undergraduates are from out of state, mostly the Northeast. Others are from 14 states, 12 foreign countries, and Canada. 70% are from public schools. 94% are white. The average age of freshmen is 19; all undergraduates, 22. 10% do not continue beyond their first year; 67% remain to graduate.
Housing: 100 students can be accommodated in college housing, which includes coed dormitories. In addition, there is a substance-free house. On-campus housing is guaranteed for the freshman year only, is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and is available on a lottery system for upperclassmen. Priority is given to out-of-town students. 60% of students commute. Alcohol is not permitted. All students may keep cars.
Activities: There are no fraternities or sororities. There are 25 groups on campus, including art, chess, choir, chorus, computers, dance, drama, environmental, gay, international, jazz band, literary magazine, musical theater, newspaper, orchestra, photography, political, social, social service, and student government. Popular campus events include the annual horseshoe tournaments, annual Bar Island Swim, contra dances, and Halloween Party.
Sports: There is 1 intercollegiate sport for men and 1 for women, and 4 intramural sports for men and 3 for women. All students are members of the local YMCA and may use its pool, Nautilus equipment, and volleyball and basketball facilities, as well as nearby tennis courts. Acadia National Park offers seasonal outdoor activities. The college has canoes, sea kayaks, and sailboats for student use, and offers a sailing class.
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(207) 581-1561; FAX: (207) 581-1213
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