Maine College of Art

country rank	1072
world rank	3099

University Overview

Established in 1882, Maine College of Art is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Portland (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Maine. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Maine College of Art (MECA) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Maine College of Art (MECA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 140 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MECA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name	Maine College of Art
Acronym	MECA
Founded	1882
Motto	Educate artists for life
Colours	Orange
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University Location

Address	522 Congress Street Portland 04101-3494 Maine United States
Tel	+1 (800) 639 4808
Fax	+1 (207) 772 5069

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Maine College of Art for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

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	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)
International students	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)

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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Maine College of Art's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
^New Admission Requirements	- Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is considered but not required - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended - Recommendations are required - Formal demonstration of competencies is required - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended
Admission Rate	60-70%
Admission Office	97 Spring Street Portland 04101 (207) 775 3052 800.699.1509

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Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Maine College of Art's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	500-999
Academic Staff	100-199
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

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Basic Classification	Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
2000 Classification	Schools of art, music, and design
Size & Setting	Four-year, very small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile	High undergraduate

Undergraduate Profile	Four-year, full-time, selective, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program	Arts & sciences plus professions, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program	Arts & sciences focus, no graduate coexistence

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes Maine College of Art's library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2018 the library has reported 42,667 physical volumes, 870 physical media and 7 licensed digital/electronic databases.
Housing	Yes Maine College of Art provides on-campus housing. The total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 275 students in the 2018 academic year.
Sport Facilities	Not reported
Financial Aids	Yes

Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes
Academic Counseling	Yes
Career Services	Yes
Institutional Hospital	Not reported

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Maine College of Art for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Accreditation

1978

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Maine College of Art as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD)

Academic Structure

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Site last updated: Thursday, 11 August 2022

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