Costs for Attending

Tuition

For students joining us for a full week of tuition, workshops, and concerts in June 2025, the costs will be:

Full-time tuition$645
Full-time tuition (Maine residents)$595

Afternoon workshops, jam sessions and concert tickets will be available to purchase individually at a later date.

Meals

Full meal plan
* Dinner on June 22
* Breakfast, lunch and dinner June 23 -27
* (No breakfast Ju
ne 28)
$325

Meals will be provided in the Take-A-Break Dining Hall, close to all on-campus accommodation and teaching rooms. The College sources organic locally-farmed foods, and all meat and seafood is humanely raised and sustainably sourced. Vegetarian and vegan options abound, and cookies and treats are baked fresh each morning. COA uses 100% compostable disposables wherever possible, and we encourage you to bring your own reusable beverage containers, etc. 

Housing

Single room on campus$745
Shared room on campus$395

For more information about housing on campus at COA, or for off-site lodging information and options, please visit our Accommodation page.

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