Portland, ME

Maine College of Art & Design

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Maine College of Art & Design 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.
Maine College of Art & Design is accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation.

76% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 994 applied, 756 accepted, and 122 enrolled in MECA.
27 men and 67 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $42,942 for undergraduate programs and $42,647 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 3.73% compared to last year at Maine College of Art & Design.

Financial Aid

380 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $20,884.
For freshmen, 96 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $19,936.

Student Population

A total of 475 students enrolled MECA in 2025.
By gender, 103 men and 372 women students are enrolled.
There are 417 undergraduate and 58 graduate students.

14 Major Programs

  • 2 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of MECA is 52% and the transfer-out rate is 5%.
The retention rate is 72% for full-time and 72% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
52%
Transfer-out Rate
5%
Retention Rate
72%
Students to Faculty Ratio
8 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 105 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for MECA and the average faculty salary is $68,014. The studetns to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
There are 197 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $68,709.
Number of Faculties
105
Average Faculty Salary
$68,014
Number of Staffs
197
Average Staff Salary
$68,709

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Libraries