Maine College of Art Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6363 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1776 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1689 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 19 | In Maine |
| #2 of 3 | In Portland |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 380
- Graduates
- 56
- Male:Female Ratio
- 22:78
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.meca.edu
Maine College of Art Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Maine College of Art has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 37% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 63% | 77% |
| Applicants | 649 | 137 | 427 |
| Admissions | 480 | 86 | 328 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 96 | 27 | 55 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
57 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 328 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 34 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 29 (7%) |
| Asian | 20 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 14 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 10 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Maine College of Art is $35,395 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $32,895 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $28,045 |
| $48-75K | $32,463 |
| $75-110K | $37,070 |
| $110K+ | $36,666 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,100 | $39,102 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,100 | $39,102 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,100 | $39,102 |
| Fee in-district | $730 | $400 |
| Fee in-state | $730 | $400 |
| Fee out-of-state | $730 | $400 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 318 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,440 |
| Room charge | $9,450 |
| Meal charge | $4,990 |
Maine College of Art majors
Maine College of Art has granted 76 bachelor's degrees across 11 programs and 33 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Maine College of Art.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Art Teacher Education | 24 | |
| Illustration | 18 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 14 | |
| Painting | 10 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | |
| Photography | 8 | |
| Graphic Design | 6 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 5 | |
| Printmaking | 5 | |
| Sculpture | 4 | |
| Jewelry Arts | 3 | |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 2 | |
| Crafts & Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 76 | 33 |
Maine College of Art has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 50% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Maine College of Art has published 29 scientific papers with 63 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Art & Design, History, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Environmental Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 | 22 |
Notable alumni
-
Al Carbee
- Occupations
- photographer
- Biography
-
Albert Nickerson Carbee was a reclusive artist from Saco, Maine whose mixed media artwork merges collage, photography, diorama, and portraiture. He has been frequently identified as an outsider artist. His work is most commonly noted for enthusiastically featuring photographs and collages of Barbie dolls.
General info
| Alternative names | MECA MECA „ Meca „ Portland School of Art |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1882 |
| Motto | Educate artists for life |
| Colors | orange |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 127 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 522 Congress St. Portland, Maine, 04101-3494 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 68,000 |
| Phone | 2076695521 |