Acceptance
76%
Tuition
$42,942
Grad Rate (4yr)
47%
Retention
72%
Earnings
$40,778
AI Overview
Maine College of Art & Design offers a tight-knit studio environment in Portland's vibrant Arts District, where future designers, educators, and visual journalists learn through hands-on making. The college's small size fosters close mentorship with practicing artist-faculty, while Portland's walkable creative community becomes an extension of campus. Students who crave artistic experimentation over competition thrive here. A standout feature: the Institute of Contemporary Art, where undergrads gain real curatorial and gallery experience alongside their studio work.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
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Tuition
$42,942
Room & Board
$17,184
Average Net Price
$38,338
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
29%
Take Federal Loans
69%
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$40,778Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$27,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesDesign and Applied Arts
33 graduates
$39,443
4 yrs after graduation
Fine and Studio Arts
22 graduates
$34,720
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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