College of the Atlantic: what international applicants need

What are College of the Atlantic's application deadlines for 2026–27?

College of the Atlantic has 4 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Early Action on December 1, 2026, Early Decision II on January 15, 2027, and Regular Decision on February 1, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is College of the Atlantic's acceptance rate?

70.2% for students who started in fall 2024: College of the Atlantic admitted 334 of its 476 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does College of the Atlantic require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. College of the Atlantic is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for College of the Atlantic?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 580–700 in Math and 660–730 in Reading and Writing (21% of them sent SAT scores).

• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is College of the Atlantic's application fee for international students?

College of the Atlantic charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does College of the Atlantic accept?

College of the Atlantic lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does College of the Atlantic accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests College of the Atlantic accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does College of the Atlantic require?

College of the Atlantic requires one teacher recommendation and a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does College of the Atlantic require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. College of the Atlantic requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does College of the Atlantic have?

76 of College of the Atlantic's 353 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 21.5%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does College of the Atlantic cost for international students?

College of the Atlantic's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $47,997, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $10,404. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $60,387 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source