Maine College of Art & Design
tuition & fees
$41,398
graduate tuition & fees
$41,068
acceptance rate
74%
Student Population
436
Number of Programs
14
Financial Aid Amount
$19,763
Graduation Rate
48%
Maine College of Art & Design is a Private, 4 years college located in Portland, Maine. MECA ranked 93rd in Arts, Music, Design Schools.
It has a total enrollment of 436 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. It is a School of art, music, and design school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. MECA's acceptance rate is 73.96% last year (undergraduate school).
Maine College of Art & Design is accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Maine College of Art & Design and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 522 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101-3494 |
| Phone | 207-669-5521 |
| WEB | www.meca.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.meca.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.meca.edu/admissions/apply-to-meca/ |
| Financial Aid | www.meca.edu/financial-aid |
| Veterans Tuition | www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/yellow_ribbon/yrp_list_2014.asp |
| Disability Service | www.meca.edu/student-life/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | School of art, music, and design |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Maine College of Art & Design is 73.96% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.42%. The application fees are $70 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73.96 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 20.42 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $70 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
MECA's 2024 tuition & fees is $41,398 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.94% compared to the last year's rate ($39,830).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $41,068. The graduate tuition increased by 3.96% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $41,398 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $41,068 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 436 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. MECA has 380 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 56 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 436 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 380 |
| Graduate Students | 56 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
MECA offers 14 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by MECA
| Number of programs | 14 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |