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Maine College of Art & Design Teaching Programs

Maine College of Art & Design is a private not-for-profit institution located in Portland, ME. A Smaller City offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is Maine College of Art & Design?

Contact information for MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	522 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101-3494
Phone:	2076695043
Website:	www.meca.edu/
Admissions:	meca.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	meca.edu/student-financial-services/

How Do I Get Into MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art?

You can apply to MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art online at: https://meca.edu/admissions/how-to-apply-to-bfa/

MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art

Here’s what MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art?

MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art admits 76%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 16% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	236	156	66%
Women	583	446	76%

Can I Afford Maine College of Art & Design?

The average net price after aid at MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art is $36,443. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$42,192
In-State Fees	$750
Out-of-State Tuition	$42,192
Out-of-State Fees	$750
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$42,942
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$42,942

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 29% of students at MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art receive some form of financial aid (120 students).

Nearly 100% of students at MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,026 per student.

29% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,747.

Student Loan Debt

69% of MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,690 per year.

Maine College of Art & Design Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 64 students enrolled at MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art. MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 415 undergraduate students at MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art, approximately 22% are male and 78% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Maine College of Art & Design undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	2
Hispanic	29
White	322
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	29

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	23
Maine	22
New Hampshire	14
New York	10
Vermont	10

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Maine College of Art & Design Graduate Student Diversity

52 of MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Maine College of Art & Design graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	2
Hispanic	2
White	34
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	4

Online Learning at Maine College of Art & Design

MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 28 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the graduate level.

Teaching Programs at Maine College of Art & Design

Below are the teaching majors are available at MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	—	11	—	11

Academic Programs at Maine College of Art & Design

MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art offers 5 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

MECA&D „ Meca „ Portland School of Art maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.