Maine College of Art & Design Maine

Specialized arts college in Portland, Maine with accessible admissions and focus on visual and performing arts.

College statistics

Address:
522 Congress St.
Portland, ME
04101
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.meca.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$42,192
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$42,192
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$58,312
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$58,312
Room and Board:
$16,120
Total Student Enrollment:
474
Acceptance Rate:
77.5%
Endowment (End of Year):
$17,656,671
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Visual and Performing Arts

Maine College of Art & Design is a private, four-year arts institution in Portland, Maine, dedicated to studio-based education in visual and performing arts. The college serves a small, focused student body of about 474 students in an urban setting designed to connect creative practice with Portland's active arts community.

Tuition is $42,192 per year with a total cost of attendance of $58,312 when room and board are included. The college maintains accessible admissions with a 77.5% acceptance rate. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate.

This school suits students committed to hands-on arts training and studio practice. Prospective students should visit www.meca.edu/ to learn about specific program offerings, faculty expertise, exhibition opportunities, and career outcomes in visual and performing arts.

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