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Maine College of Art & Design

Portland, MEPrivate415 undergradsCommon App
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Acceptance rate
76.1%
Next deadline
Dec 1
Application fee
$70

✓ From the official admissions page
Dec 1, 2026 Early Action Non-binding 22 days left
Mar 1, 2027 Regular Decision Non-binding 112 days left
Mar 1, 2027 Rolling 112 days left
“Apply by December 1 to receive your admissions decision and any scholarship award notification before the new year. This decision is non-binding.”
Source: meca.edu · checked Nov 1, 2026 · How we check

Application Common App
Testing Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Essays 1 essay prompt listed on the official page
Fee $70

Programs that add a portfolio, an audition or their own steps. Check details on the linked page.

BFA Portfolio of 12–20 works completed within the past two years, submitted via SlideRoom Portfolio

Tuition & fees
$44,358
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$38,062
6-year graduation
51%
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