Maine College of Art & Design

Portland, ME • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 435 • Total: 494

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

522 Congress St.
Portland, ME
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Website

www.meca.edu/

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 56

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 108 (24.8%) • Female: 327 (75.2%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	11	2.5%
Black/African American	7	1.6%
Hispanic/Latino	27	6.2%
White	317	72.9%
Two or More Races	42	9.7%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

77.5%

708 admitted from 913 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$70

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	12/01/2025
RD:	03/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

48.7%

4-Year Graduation Rate

11.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

78.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

14.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$60,626

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $42,192

Room & Board

$17,184

Books & Supplies

$1,250

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$31,589
$30,001-48,000	$33,075
$48,001-75,000	$35,283
$75,001-110,000	$40,992
$110,001+	$42,001

Students Receiving Pell Grants

100%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$37,132

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