Maine College of Art & Design
Maine College of Art & Design is a private nonprofit college in Portland, ME. Its average net price is $40,801 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $37,341 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $38,035 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $35,828 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $40,747 |
| $110,001 and up | $45,636 |
$44,358Tuition 2025-26, In-State
$44,358Tuition 2025-26, Out-of-State
$40,801Average Net Price
$17,864Room and Board 2025-26, On-Campus
$1,250Books and Supplies
$2,100Other Expenses
33.8%Students on Pell Grants
67.6%Students With Federal Loans
Admissions
76.1%Acceptance Rate
Not publishedSAT Reading, Middle Half
Not publishedSAT Math, Middle Half
Not publishedACT, Middle Half
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | $33,417 |
| 8 years after entry | $37,029 |
| 10 years after entry | $38,062 |
50.8%Graduation Rate
71.7%Retention Rate
$27,000Median Debt at Graduation
Campus Facts
Portland, MELocation
Small citySetting
415Undergraduate Enrollment
Private nonprofitControl
Programs and What They Pay
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| Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | $24,265 National median for this major n=63 | Not published |
| Design and Applied Arts | $23,530 Small program - rough guide n=43 | $26,750 Small program - rough guide n=54 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $31,110 National median for this major n=12,988 | Not published |
| Graphic Communications | $29,510 National median for this major n=3,935 | Not published |
| Studio Art | $32,602 Small program - rough guide n=36 | $27,000 Small program - rough guide n=32 |
Explore Further
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