Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
77.55%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Maine College of Art & Design Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 77.55%. This means approximately 776 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 415 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
77.55%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $41,398 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $41,398 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $57,027 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $36,443 | State avg: $18,022. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 26.58% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 70.79% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Maine College of Art & Design Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$41,398
Room and board
$15,650
Books and supplies
$1,250
Other expenses
$2,100
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$57,027
Average net price
$36,443
Average aid coverage
36%
$20,584 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Maine College of Art & Design pays approximately $36,443 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Maine average of $18,022 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Maine College of Art & Design?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Maine and national averages.
Maine College of Art & Design net price
$36,443
Maine average
$18,022
National average
$17,506
Maine College of Art & Design Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $41,398 and average net price at $36,443. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$41,398
Current net price
$36,443
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
48.74%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$40,778
Undergraduates
415
10-Year Median Earnings - Maine College of Art & Design vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Maine College of Art & Design graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Maine College of Art & Design?
Undergraduates
415
Completion rate
48.74%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
26.58%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
70.79%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 26.58% of Maine College of Art & Design students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 70.79% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Maine College of Art & Design
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Maine College of Art & Design's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Maine College of Art & Design lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Maine College of Art & Design is listed at 522 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101-3494. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Maine College of Art & Design with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine College of Art & Design | 77.55% | $41,398 | $36,443 | $40,778 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | 61.40% | $30,226 | $21,185 | $89,964 |
| Bowdoin College | 8.02% | $64,910 | $20,786 | $82,735 |
| Colby College | 6.83% | $66,600 | $23,939 | $80,490 |
| Maine College of Health Professions | 33.33% | $17,827 | $20,438 | $79,840 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maine College of Art & Design's acceptance rate?
Maine College of Art & Design's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 77.55%.
How much is Maine College of Art & Design tuition?
Maine College of Art & Design's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $41,398.
What is Maine College of Art & Design's average net price?
Maine College of Art & Design's average net price in the local dataset is $36,443.
What does Maine College of Art & Design cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $29,849 for Maine College of Art & Design students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Maine College of Art & Design's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $40,778 for Maine College of Art & Design.
Is Maine College of Art & Design accredited?
Maine College of Art & Design's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Maine College of Art & Design?
The local dataset lists 415 undergraduate students at Maine College of Art & Design.
What percentage of Maine College of Art & Design students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Maine College of Art & Design in the local dataset is 26.58%.
What is the federal loan rate at Maine College of Art & Design?
The federal loan rate for Maine College of Art & Design in the local dataset is 70.79%.
Where should I verify Maine College of Art & Design data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Maine College of Art & Design or the latest official federal education data.