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Northeast, Rural area: College of the Atlantic is set on a breathtaking coastal campus in Bar Harbor, Maine. Its focus on sustainability and environmental studies is reflected in its proximity to Acadia National Park. Students enjoy a unique, hands-on learning environment deeply integrated with the surrounding natural beauty.
COA invites you to experience the arts deeply intertwined with its environmental focus. Imagine yourself learning traditional boatbuilding techniques, attending a performance addressing ecological concerns, or showcasing your nature photography. COA encourages hands-on artistic expression with a unique emphasis on sustainability and the Maine environment.
College of the Atlantic does not have a Greek Life system. The college's unique focus on human ecology and sustainability leads to alternative forms of student engagement and community-building activities.
COA emphasizes a single interdisciplinary major: Human Ecology. Students design their focus within this broad field, choosing areas like Environmental Policy, Education, Sustainable Food Systems, Arts & Design, and more. Minors don't exist, but COA offers focused concentrations and internships. For a full list of academic programs, click the link below.
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College of the Atlantic is a very small school with approximately 350 undergraduate students on campus.
College of the Atlantic has a predominantly White student body (around 84%), with smaller populations of multiracial, Black/African American, Asian, and Hispanic/Latino students. COA draws a national student body.
COA emphasizes a single interdisciplinary major: Human Ecology. Students design their focus within this broad field, choosing areas like Environmental Policy, Education, Sustainable Food Systems, Arts & Design, and more. Minors don't exist, but COA offers focused concentrations and internships. For a full list of academic programs, click the link below.
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