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Maine College of Art & Design SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate76.1%

MECA&D’s 76% acceptance rate makes admission a realistic goal, but the more important question is whether you can thrive and finish there. Because it is test-optional, use SAT/ACT scores only if they clearly strengthen your academic profile. Pay close attention to cost, studio fit, and support.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Maine College of Art & Design facts and stats

Quick Facts

Maine College of Art & Design enrolls 417 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. MECA&D has a 72% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 52%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Location

Portland, ME

Undergrad Enrollment417

Freshman Retention72%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio8:1

Graduation Rate52%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Maine College of Art & Design application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because MECA&D is test-optional, plan SAT or ACT dates only if you think scores will strengthen your application. Take a first test by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall for superscore-focused retakes, with your last retake chosen to arrive by MECA&D’s application deadline rather than the March 1 financial aid priority deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

MECA&D is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $42,192, and students should submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$42,192

Room and Board$16,120

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$70

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At Maine College of Art & Design, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $58,312 per year. Financial aid can reduce the amount students actually pay, depending on demonstrated need, institutional aid eligibility, and outside scholarships. Students should compare their aid offer against the full billed cost to estimate their net price.