Maine College of Art & Design campus

credit : source | license

Maine College of Art & Design

  • 0/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Portland, ME
  • 0 reviews
Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews Admission Calculator

Overview

Total enrollment

475
Maine College of Art & Design overview
Maine College of Art & Design overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in downtown Portland, Maine's largest city, Maine College of Art (MECA) occupies the historic Porteous Building, a former department store converted into studio spaces and galleries. The institution, established in 1882 as the Portland School of Art, provides focused education in fine arts, design, and media disciplines. MECA's urban campus integrates with Portland's Arts District, offering students direct access to the city's cultural resources and working artists. The college maintains dedicated residence halls in Portland's downtown area and specializes in programs including painting, sculpture, illustration, graphic design, and photography. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on studio practice combined with liberal arts studies in an intimate educational setting.

See my Chances for Admission

Ratings

Insufficient data is available for this college to calculate an overall rating.

  • Overall Rating
    NA
  • Academics
    NA
  • Resources
    NA
  • Outcomes
    NA
  • Value
    NA
Learn how ratings are calculated

Admissions

Admission Standards

Unavailable
Maine College of Art & Design admission standards

Acceptance Rate

76.1%
Maine College of Art & Design applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 16.1%
  • Application Fee $70

Applicant Competition Very Low

Very Low
Low
Average
High
Very High
Extreme
View Admission Requirements

Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$42,942
Costs for Maine College of Art & Design
Fee Cost
Tuition $42,942
Books and Supplies $1,250
Other Fees $750
Room and Board $17,184
Budget for Other Expenses $2,100
Total One Year Cost $64,226
View Tuition & Financial Aid Details

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$31,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

42% within 6 years
View Post Graduation Outcomes

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Maine College of Art & Design include Visual and Performing Arts. 100% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts.

  • Visual and Performing Arts 100%
View All 9 Majors

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161509.

GPA calculator: Maine College of Art & Design GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026