The Landing School Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
The Landing School is a private trade and vocational school in Arundel, Maine, enrolling about 32 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $35,532 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $29,060. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $65,849 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $29,060
- 2024 Average Net Price: $35,532 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 32 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 100.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 6.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 33.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 32
- Room & Board: $14,668 annual estimate
The Landing School: what the data shows
Common questions about The Landing School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is The Landing School?
The Landing School is located in Arundel, ME (ZIP 04046).
Is The Landing School public or private?
The Landing School is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does The Landing School cost?
Published tuition: $29,060.
Average net price after aid: $35,532.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $30,023 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $37,368 |
| $110,001+ | $37,368 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $116,240.
How big is The Landing School?
Total enrollment: 32 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 32 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at The Landing School?
150%-time completion rate: 100.00%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of The Landing School earn?
Median earnings: $65,849 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
9.30% of students receive Pell grants.
What is The Landing School known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician (14 completions)
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (10 completions)
- Woodworking, Other (4 completions)
- Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician (3 completions)
- Marine Transportation, Other (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is The Landing School a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 100.00%; median earnings $65,849 at 10 years; net price $35,532. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$29,060
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at The Landing School was $29,060.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$35,532
2024 Value
In 2024 The Landing School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,532.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$142,128 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$35,532 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$116,240 4-Year Tuition
$14,668 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,243 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$45,971 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$183,884 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for The Landing School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
9.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
32.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at The Landing School was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for The Landing School in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $19,350 | $19,350 | $34,608 |
| 2014 | $20,563 | $20,563 | $31,674 |
| 2015 | $21,694 | $21,694 | $34,626 |
| 2016 | $22,296 | $22,296 | $26,911 |
| 2017 | $22,775 | $22,775 | $28,465 |
| 2018 | $21,315 | $21,315 | $20,510 |
| 2019 | $24,975 | $24,975 | $22,799 |
| 2020 | $25,012 | $25,012 | $26,710 |
| 2021 | $26,012 | $26,012 | $34,627 |
| 2022 | $26,012 | $26,012 | $36,505 |
| 2023 | $27,700 | $27,700 | $24,342 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
The Landing School reported total enrollment of about 32 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 94% male and 6% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (78.1%), Non-Resident Alien (9.4%), and Two or More Races (6.2%). About 9.30% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at The Landing School in 2024 is 32 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 32 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 78.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
100.00% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from The Landing School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering: 100% male / 0% female
- Woodworking, Other: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for The Landing School.
Return on Investment
$65,849 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
363.31% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for The Landing School.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician: 14 completions
2. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering: 10 completions
3. Woodworking, Other: 4 completions
4. Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician: 3 completions
5. Marine Transportation, Other: 1 completions
Most popular programs at The Landing School.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for The Landing School graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for The Landing School from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,189
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,930
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
The Landing School is a private non-profit institution located in Arundel, ME, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Woodworking, Other. Enrollment is approximately 32 students. Student body composition includes White (78.1%), Non-Resident Alien (9.4%), Two or More Races (6.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 100.00%. Approximately 9.30% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Location
Arundel, ME 04046
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 100.00% graduation rate, The Landing School demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Landing School located?
The Landing School is located in Arundel, ME.
How much does The Landing School cost?
Reported tuition is $29,060 and average net price is $35,532 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,668 annually.
What is the student body demographics at The Landing School?
The Landing School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 32 students, White (78.1%), Non-Resident Alien (9.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of The Landing School earn?
Median earnings are N/A six years after entry and $65,849 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at The Landing School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is The Landing School public or private?
The Landing School is a private nonprofit institution located in Arundel, ME.
Is The Landing School an HBCU?
No. The Landing School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is The Landing School a tribal college?
No. The Landing School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is The Landing School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, The Landing School does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.1%).
Is The Landing School religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for The Landing School in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Maine college costs
- Maine colleges by ROI
- Maine trade schools profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maine
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.