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Portland, ME is home to Maine College Of Art. Portland is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Maine College Of Art go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in design, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 580.
Maine College Of Art maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school has 379 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
Maine College Of Art offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Maine College Of Art
522 Congress St.
Portland, ME 04101-3494
General Phone: (207) 775-3052
http://www.meca.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 62 | sculpture, fine arts, painting, ceramics, crafts and folk art, metal and jewelry, fine arts studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 17 | photography, multimedia, printmaking |
| Design | 14 | graphic design, illustration |
| Education and Teaching | 8 | art education |
Number of programs and degrees for Maine College Of Art in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 78 | 11 |
| Master's degree | 15 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Maine College Of Art had a total enrollment of 379 students (353 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 98% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
Maine College Of Art offers campus housing for 144 of its 353 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Portland, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 381 | 304 | 80% | 103 | 34% |
| Men | 128 | 107 | 84% | 40 | 37% |
| Women | 253 | 197 | 78% | 63 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 11% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,165 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,165 |
| Room and board | $ 9,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Maine College Of Art participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1167300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $54,649 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $46,034 | 5 | $46,302 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $33,320 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $44,668 | 8 | $46,030 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
Printmaking
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Maine College Of Art Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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