Maine College of Art

Maine College of Art is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Portland, Maine. Maine College of Art was founded in 1882 and now enrolls around 405 students a year, including 369 undergrads. Maine College of Art offers housing for up to 152 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 90% of students spend their weekends on campus .

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Is Maine College of Art a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what Maine College of Art offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Maine College of Art

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 75% of students who start at Maine College of Art return the next year. Around 26% of students who started at Maine College of Art earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Maine College of Art Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Maine College of Art

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Maine College of Art. Based on this information, how does Maine College of Art sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Maine College of Art a good school for you?

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Where is Maine College of Art Located?

Maine College of Art is located in the urban setting of Portland, Maine.

If you want to see Maine College of Art for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Portland, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Portland International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Maine College of Art and Portland are like without leaving home.

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