Maine College of Art and Design is located in the heart of the Portland Arts District. The campus provides well over 200,000 square feet of academic and studio space with 24/7 studio access. Even with just over 450 BFA students, you are seen as an individual. The supportive faculty help you define your distinct voice and your future as an artist. Through the Artists as Work program, students learn how to become a working artist. You will have opportunities to exhibit locally, collaborate with organizations, intern with professionals, study internationally and sell your work. Recognized as one of the top cities for artists in the country, Portland is filled with artists, designers, innovators, and entrepreneurs. This is a community of makers. Make it your own.
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MAJORS OFFERED:Animation & Game ArtBachelors Degree
CeramicsBachelors Degree
Graphic DesignBachelors Degree
IllustrationBachelors Degree
Master of Arts in TeachingMasters Degree
Master of the Fine Arts in Studio ArtsMasters (low-residency)
Masters Degree
Metalsmithing & JewelryBachelors Degree
PaintingBachelors Degree
PhotographyBachelors Degree
PrintmakingBachelors Degree
Salt Institute for Documentary StudiesCertificate
SculptureBachelors Degree
Textile and Fashion DesignBachelors Degree
Woodworking and Furniture DesignBachelors Degree
Art & EntrepreneurshipBachelors degree
Art & MusicBachelors degree
Art HistoryBachelors degree
DrawingBachelors degree
Public EngagementBachelors degree
Sustainable Ecosystems: Art & DesignBachelors degree
WritingBachelors degree
This program is Residential.
| FULL-TIME | |
| TUITION | $ 40,668 |
| MANDATORY FEES | 1,430 |
| BOOKS & SUPPLIES | 1,250 |
| ON-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | 16,638 |
| OFF-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | 12,600 |
| OTHER | 2,100 |
| AID CATEGORY | AVG PER RECIPIENT | 1st YR RECIPIENTS |
| INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS3 | $18,283 | 100% |
| FEDERAL/NATIONAL GRANTS | 5,697 | 31% |
| STATE & LOCAL GRANTS | 2,211 | 9% |
| FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS | 5,157 | 76% |
AVERAGE AMOUNT RECEIVED PER RECIPIENT: $30,867
100% OF FULL-TIME FRESHMEN RECEIVED AID
* Most recent financial aid data available
Acceptance Rate = The percentage of students admitted out of applications received in a given year.
UNDERGRADUATE FTE1 = 377
UNDERGRADUATE
| FULL-TIME | 373 |
| PART-TIME | 11 |
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc.
| APPLICATION: | Required |
| ONLINE APPLICATION: | N/A |
| APPLICATION FEES: | $40 (approximate) |
| HOME EXAM: | Not Required |
| INTERVIEW: | Recommended |
| ESSAY: | Required |
| SAT / ACT: | N/A |
| PORTFOLIO: | Required |
| LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: | Required (2) |
| IELTS: | N/A |
| TOEFL: | Required if English is a second language |
TRANSCRIPTS
| HIGH SCHOOL: | Required |
| COLLEGE: | Required, if transferring |
FACULTY FTE1 = 44
| FULL-TIME | 30 |
| PART-TIME | 61 |
STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: FALL 2022
9.9 TO 1
FTE STUDENTS PER FTE FACULTY1
FRESHMAN RETENTION
| FALL 2020 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2021 |
63% |
| FALL 2021 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2022 |
63% |
SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE
| FALL 2015 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
45% |
| FALL 2016 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
50% |
UNDERGRADUATE ETHNICITY
FALL 2022UNDERGRADUATE GENDER DISTRIBUTION
FALL 2022NEW STUDENT GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION2
FALL 2022Continuing Studies for Youths and Adults
Professional Development Seminars for Adults
International Travel Programs
Pre-College Summer Intensive for High School Students
Summer Camps for Kids
Study Abroad
AICAD Exchange Program
Internships
Career Services
Tutoring
Counseling and Wellness Programs
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc. NOTE 2: Geographic distribution is reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. NOTE 3: Includes all institutional scholarships and grants, but does not include College Work Study or third party awards.