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Portland, Maine 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 570. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Maine College Of Art has broad appeal.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Maine College Of Art has 494 enrolled students (as of 2005).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Maine College Of Art
97 Spring St
Portland, ME 04101-3913
General Phone: (207) 775-3052
http://www.meca.edu
Maine College Of Art awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 59 | painting, fine arts, sculpture, ceramics, metal and jewelry, fine arts studies |
| Design | 15 | graphic design, design and visual communication |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 14 | photography, printmaking |
Number of programs and degrees for Maine College Of Art in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 74 | 9 |
| Master's degree | 14 | 1 |
In 2005, Maine College Of Art had a total enrollment of 494 students (478 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 36% |
| New Hampshire | 15% |
| Massachusetts | 14% |
| Vermont | 9% |
| New York | 6% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Maine College Of Art offers campus housing for 175 of its 478 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Portland, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 472 | 324 | 69% | 119 | 37% |
| Men | 131 | 99 | 76% | 42 | 42% |
| Women | 341 | 225 | 66% | 77 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 3% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,883 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,883 |
| Room and board | $ 8,826 |
| Room charge | $ 5,346 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,480 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $45,943 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $46,487 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $40,877 | 4 | $41,699 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $33,110 | 16 | $33,160 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $40,791 | 20 | $34,867 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Painting
Sculpture
(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 students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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