Maine College Of Art
Location and Contact Information
522 Congress St.Portland, ME 04101-3494
USA
Main Tel: (207) 775-3052
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Maine College of Art, located in Portland, Maine, was established in 1882 as a part of the Portland Society of Arts. The college changed its name to Portland School of Art in 1972. Commonly referred to as MECA, the college has been known by its current name since 1992. MECA is a four-year, private college offering programs in the arts field.
MECA offers programs leading to bachelor’s and master’s degrees in areas such as liberal arts, art history, graphic design, painting, photography and sculpture. The college also offers post baccalaureate, pre college and continuing education programs for its students.
MECA offers financial aid to deserving candidate in the form of federal, state and institutional scholarship programs.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in fine arts, photography and commercial art, and design.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of art, music, and design.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Maine College Of Art:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco Art Institute | San Francisco, CA | 601 |
| 2 | Clarke College | Dubuque, IA | 1,156 |
| 3 | Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | 1,058 |
| 4 | Corcoran College of Art and Design | Washington, DC | 942 |
| 5 | Kansas City Art Institute | Kansas City, MO | 665 |
| 6 | Montserrat College of Art | Beverly, MA | 278 |
| 7 | Cleveland Institute of Art | Cleveland, OH | 503 |
| 8 | Principia College | Elsah, IL | |
| 9 | Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | 1,458 |
| 10 | Oglethorpe University | Atlanta, GA | 1,053 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 75 | 11 |
| Master | 10 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 369 in 2009-2010 (351 full-time equivalent).
About 13% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 87% of the class.
Undergrads are 59% of enrolled students and graduate students are 41%.
Students under 25 years old represent 82% of the student body. About 3% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 83% Women 77% All 78%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 440-620 Math 420-550 Writing 450-580
Room and Board
Maine College Of Art provides on-campus housing for 144 of its 351 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 17 meals weekly.
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Maine College Of Art offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
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
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Painting
- Sculpture
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- Photography
- Printmaking
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