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Campus Vibe
Small & IntimateUrbanPrivateClose Faculty Access
Close-knit campus
Maine College of Art & Design is a private urban institution in Portland, Maine. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 415 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,778 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $36,443.
Established
1882
Type
Private art school
Campus Visits
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78%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
415Students
8:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$40,778Earnings 10yr
$36,443Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Maine College of Art & Design Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate77.5%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$41,398
Room & Board$15,650
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$57,027
Average Net Price$36,443
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$29,849
$30–48K$31,197
$48–75K$34,323
$75–110K$37,820
$110K+$38,490
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$36,443
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
29.2%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (8)
Student Body
Undergrads
415
Gender Split
76% / 24%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%
Race & Ethnicity
White 73%
Black 2%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 3%
Two+ 10%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate48.7%
Freshman Retention77.9%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$24,333
8 Years$32,039
10 Years$40,778
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$31,000
Men
$35,400
Rankings
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)