The Maine College of Art (MECA) is a fully accredited, degree-granting art college in the city of Portland, Maine. Founded in 1882, it is the oldest arts educational institution in Maine. In addition to offering Bachelor, Post-Baccalaureate in Art Education and Master of Fine Arts degrees, the school has a continuing studies program for adults and high school students. MECA is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD), a consortium of thirty-six leading art schools in the United States. MECA is located in the heart of Portland and educates artists at all stages of their creative careers.
Maine College of Art's renovation of the landmark Porteous Building at the center of Portland's Arts District has been a major catalyst for downtown revitalization and has received national attention as a model of urban renewal. New classrooms and studios feature panoramic views of Casco Bay. The annual influx of new students has risen between 1998 and 2005 and the college has become the largest employer of visual artists in the state.
Maine College of Art educates artists and designers to think critically and to create. It is a small, student-oriented community led by artist educators. The baccalaureate and graduate degree curriculums, together with a continuing studies program are conceived for students of all ages and stages of creative development.
In an ever-changing world which is transformed by technologies, communities and cultures, the Maine College of Art believes that the best education is found where students can do the following:
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 37% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 23,883 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 23,380 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 503 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 4,246 | 31% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 898 | 18% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 6,261 | 100% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,282 | 66% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 69% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 93% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 480, Math: 450 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 590, Math: 570 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 3% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 18, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 20, Verbal: 29, Math: 26 |
| Application Fee: | $ 40.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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just wondering where MECA is placed on the list of best art schools in the nation.
19 months ago
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It is not among the elite art schools, but it is a significant step up from schools like the "Art Institute" chain of proprietary colleges. Maine is reputable.
Not a bad art school at all, but there are stronger in New England. In New England, I'd place it above Montserrat College of Art, perhaps slightly below Mass Art, and well below RISD. RISD, of course, is one of the elite.
What other schools are you considering?
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