Maine College of Art & Design

MECA Overview

Maine College of Art & Design (MECA) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Portland, ME. It is classified as School of art, music, and design by Carnegie Classification

The MECA's tuition & fees is $42,942 for the academic year 2024-2025. 100% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $21,026.

The school has a total enrollment of 475 and the students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%).

MECA's acceptance rate is 76.06% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.14%.

Maine College of Art & Design is accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Maine College of Art & Design is $42,942. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $42,647.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $44,544 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $44,287.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$42,942
Graduate	$42,647

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$44,544
Graduate	$44,287

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	76.06% Acceptance Rate / 16.14% Yield
Graduation Rate »	52%
Transfer-out Rate	5%
Retention Rate	72%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	12.50% (8 to 1)
Student Population »	475 (417 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$21,026

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Maine College of Art & Design offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at MECA
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	No
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	522 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101-3494
Phone	207-669-5521
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

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Maine College of Art & Design

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