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Maine College of Art
- 97 Spring St
- Portland, ME 04101
- OPEID College Code: 01167300
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- General Phone: (207) 775-3052
- President: James Baker
- Website: www.meca.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 379
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.meca.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 97 | 225 | 322 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 77 (79%) | 186 (83%) | 263 (82%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 24 (31%) | 59 (32%) | 83 (32%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 77 | 93% |
| ACT ® Exam | 8 | 10% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 400 | 490 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 99% | 36% | 26% | 97% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,441 | $4,344 | $1,163 | $8,174 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Number in Default | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Number in Repayment | 177 | 175 | 153 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $26,585 | $25,320 | $23,883 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $26,585 | $25,320 | $23,883 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,100 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,380 | $6,900 | $8,826 |
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,620 | $2,200 | $5,620 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $37,865 | $35,820 | $36,309 |
| Out of State | $37,865 | $35,820 | $36,309 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $36,885 | $35,320 | $33,883 |
| Out of State | $36,885 | $35,320 | $33,883 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $34,305 | $32,740 | $31,303 |
| Out of State | $34,305 | $32,740 | $31,303 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |||
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | - | 7 | - |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | - | 2 | - |
| Fine Studio Arts | - | - | 8 |
| Graphic Design | - | 13 | - |
| Illustration | - | 9 | - |
| Intermedia, Multimedia | - | 1 | - |
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | - | 4 | - |
| Painting | - | 15 | - |
| Photography | - | 10 | - |
| Printmaking | - | 4 | - |
| Sculpture | - | 11 | - |
| Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | - | 6 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 379 Undergraduate: 342 Graduate: 37
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 123 Female: 256
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 108 Female: 234
- Graduate Gender Male: 15 Female: 22
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 355 Part-Time: 24
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 318 Part-Time: 24
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 37 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.5% |
| Black | 4 | 1% |
| Asian | 5 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.5% |
| White | 311 | 82% |
| Unknown | 54 | 14% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 109 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 130 | 34% |
| Ages 22-24 | 73 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 27 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 7 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 10 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 8 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 6 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 9 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 121 | 71 | 50 |
| Faculty Status | 55 | 25 | 30 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 55 | 25 | 30 |
| Primarily Instruction | 55 | 25 | 30 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 16 | 15 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 26 | 17 | 9 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 9 | 9 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 9 | 5 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,493 (22) | $43,979 (12) | $42,909 (10) |
| Professor | $54,089 (5) | $53,898 (4) | $54,851 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $43,817 (11) | $44,863 (4) | $43,220 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $34,067 (6) | $33,175 (4) | $35,851 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,195 (3) | $48,600 (2) | $71,386 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $56,195 (3) | $48,600 (2) | $71,386 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,791 (25) | $43,377 (14) | $44,318 (11) |
| Professor | $54,089 (5) | $53,898 (4) | $54,851 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $44,281 (14) | $43,164 (6) | $45,118 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $34,067 (6) | $33,175 (4) | $35,851 (2) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 35% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 34% |
| Female | 36% |
| By Race | |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 39% |
| Unknown | 26% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 15 | 13 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Liquor Related | 11 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 7 |
| Burglary | - | 8 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 3 |
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