PrivateUrbanMaine College of Art & Design
MECA&D
Portland, Maine 04101-3494
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Close-knit campus
Maine College of Art & Design is a private urban institution in Portland, Maine. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 415 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,778 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $36,443.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
December 1
Regular Decision
February 15
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
29.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,000
Academics
Programs (8)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from ME state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Portland Museum of Artwalkable
Maine's largest art museum with extensive New England collection
Old Port Districtwalkable
Historic waterfront area with galleries, shops, and restaurants
First Friday Art Walkwalkable
Monthly art event featuring galleries and studios throughout Portland
Eastern Promenade
Scenic waterfront park with views of Casco Bay
Portland Head Light
Historic lighthouse and Maine's most photographed landmark