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Maine College of Art & Design

Maine College of Art & Design
522 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101

Official telephone: (207) 775-3052
Fax number: (207) 772-5069
Website: https://www.meca.edu/
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 699-1509
800 699-1509 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $40

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • work experience considered

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 913
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 708
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 41%

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