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Maine College of Art & Design

Portland, Maine · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$24,333

Acceptance Rate

78%

Graduation Rate

49%

Annual Tuition

$41,398

Quick answer

What is the acceptance rate at Maine College of Art & Design? 77.6% of applicants are admitted, according to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data (2024-25 College Scorecard release) on CollegeFactbook.com. Graduates of Maine College of Art & Design earn a median of $40,778 ten years after entry — 25% below the national median. In-state tuition $41,398.

At a Glance

Total Students

415

Retention Rate

78%

Faculty Ratio

8

Financial Aid

71%

Median Debt

$27,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Maine College of Art & Design is a private, non-profit institution with 415 students. The college has a 77.6% acceptance rate and a 77.9% retention rate. The in-state tuition is $41,398. About 70.8% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $25,999. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $24,333. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $40,778. The median debt for students is $27,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$26k

1 YEAR

$24k

5 YEARS

$41k

10 YEARS

Top 98% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Maine College of Art & Design alumni earn a median of $25,999. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $24,333. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $40,778. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.

The college has a 77.6% acceptance rate and a 48.5% graduation rate. The retention rate is 77.9%. The in-state tuition is $41,398. A total of 70.8% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Portland, Maine

Portland, ME 04101-3494

Maine College of Art & Design is located in Portland, Maine. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maine College of Art & Design has an acceptance rate of 77.6%.