Maine College of Art
http://www.meca.edu522 Congress St., Portland, Maine 04101-3494
(207) 775-3052
Maine College of Art delivers a demanding and enlivening education in visual art and design within an intimate learning community. We teach each student how to transform aspirations and values into a creative practice that serves as the foundation for a lifelong pursuit of personal and professional goals.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Study abroad |
| Student Services | Academic/career counseling service |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree |
| Campus Setting | City: Small |
| Disability Services Student | 13% |
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At Maine College of Art, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 100.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,308), and 80% receive loans ($7,080 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,700. Off campus it is around $9,100. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Maine College of Art is $27,317 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 353 people applied to Maine College of Art. Of the applicants, 78.0% were admitted (83.0% male & 77.0% female ) and 25.0% accepted (13.0% male and 29.0% female) Of the 304 undergraduate students at Maine College of Art, 3.0% are part-time. A majority (87.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 29.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 73.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 26.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 35.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 44.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | December 1 (early action) or February 1 (fall admission) |
| Admissions Office Phone | 800-699-1509 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@MECA.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 522 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.meca.edu/admissions/transfer-students |
| Admissions Website | http://www.meca.edu/admissions (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.meca.edu/academicprograms/Admissions/AppForm.aspx |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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In order to be accepted to Maine College of Art, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 440 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 620 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 420 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 550 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 450 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 580 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 16 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 28 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Education | 8 | ||||
| Art Teacher Education | 8 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 75 | 10 | |||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 8 | ||||
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | 2 | ||||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 1 | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 10 | ||||
| Graphic Design | 9 | ||||
| Illustration | 11 | ||||
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 4 | ||||
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | 5 | ||||
| Painting | 7 | ||||
| Photography | 11 | ||||
| Printmaking | 5 | ||||
| Sculpture | 12 | ||||
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