MECA Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 76.06%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $42,942
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at MECA:
- Total Enrollment: 475
- 417 Undergraduate, 58 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 21.7% men, 78.3% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 52%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 5%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 72%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 14 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 2 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
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.
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.
| Undergraduate | $42,942 |
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| Graduate | $42,647 |
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| Undergraduate | $44,544 |
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| Graduate | $44,287 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
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 |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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