Maine College of Art

www.meca.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,960

1.01% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$34,956

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.57%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

72.1%

666 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

491

93.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

44%

48 Graduates

About

Maine College of Art is a higher education institution located in Cumberland County, ME. In 2021, the most popular Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentrations at Maine College of Art were Other Journalism (20 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 112 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Maine College of Art. 72.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (81 degrees), 16.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Maine College of Art is $37,960, which is $23,460 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Maine College of Art is $37,960, which is $23,460 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,956.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending Maine College of Art received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,960

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Maine College of Art was $37,960. The cost of tuition at Maine College of Art is $23,460 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Maine College of Art (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$34,956

2021 Value

4.39%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Maine College of Art had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,956. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Maine College of Art grew by 4.39%.

This chart compares the average net price of Maine College of Art (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,435

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Maine College of Art was of $10,435 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Maine College of Art (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at Maine College of Art received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1% with respect to 2020, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Maine College of Art (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.57%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Maine College of Art was 1.57%, which represents 3 out of the 191 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Maine College of Art received 666 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 16.4% annual growth. Out of those 666 applicants, 480 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.1% acceptance rate.

There were 491 students enrolled at Maine College of Art in 2021.

Maine College of Art has an overall enrollment yield of 21.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

480

Accepted Out of 666

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Maine College of Art was 72.1% (480 admissions from 666 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 70.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 16.4%, while admissions declined by −14.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Maine College of Art (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Maine College of Art had a total enrollment of 491 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Maine College of Art is 457 students and the part-time enrollment is 34. This means that 93.1% of students enrolled at Maine College of Art are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Maine College of Art, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.5% White, 6.31% Two or More Races, 3.05% Asian, 2.85% Hispanic or Latino, 1.83% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.02% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Maine College of Art in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.1%), followed by White Male (16.9%) and Two or More Races Female (5.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.2%), followed by White Male (11.9%) and Asian Female (5.97%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Maine College of Art in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 491 students. The full-time enrollment at Maine College of Art is 457 and the part-time enrollment is 34. This means that 93.1% of students enrolled at Maine College of Art are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Maine College of Art (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Maine College of Art was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Maine College of Art had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Maine College of Art (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
341 enrolled students
Two or More Races
31 enrolled students
Asian
15 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Maine College of Art is 69.5% White, 6.31% Two or More Races, 3.05% Asian, 2.85% Hispanic or Latino, 1.83% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.02% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 62 students (12.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 50 more women than men received degrees from Maine College of Art. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Maine College of Art is white (81 degrees awarded). There were 16.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The most common Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentration at Maine College of Art is Other Journalism (20 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Maine College of Art, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (63 degrees), and Communications (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Maine College of Art are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,708,229 people), Secondary school teachers (448,801 people), Education administrators (286,200 people), Other managers (245,771 people), and Special education teachers (178,767 people).

The most specialized majors at Maine College of Art in 2021 are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (63 degrees), Communications (20 degrees), and EDUCATION. (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Maine College of Art are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Credit analysts

The most specialized majors at Maine College of Art are Communication Technologies (19 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (63 degrees), Communications (20 degrees), and EDUCATION. (10 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Maine College of Art are Elementary & secondary schools (2,894,159 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (408,883 people), Computer Systems Design (188,733 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (187,442 people), and Advertising, public relations & related services (130,566 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Maine College of Art.

Most Common (2021)

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
19 degrees awarded
Graphic Design
11 degrees awarded
Illustration
8 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Maine College of Art was Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Maine College of Art according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Maine College of Art, which is 0.383 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (81).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Maine College of Art by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Maine College of Art in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 0.583 times less than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Maine College of Art in Other Journalism, which is 4 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 50% of students graduating from Maine College of Art completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Maine College of Art is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8.33% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
81 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded
Asian
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Maine College of Art is white (81 degrees awarded). There were 16.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

20.5% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
58 degrees awarded
White Male
23 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Maine College of Art is white female (58 degrees awarded). There were 2.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (23 degrees).

Operations

Maine College of Art has an endowment valued at nearly $15.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.18M (20.7%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Maine College of Art had a total salary expenditure of 16.2M. Maine College of Art employs 13 Professors, 11 Assistant professors and 5 Associate professors. Most academics at Maine College of Art are Female Professor (7), Male Assistant professor (7), and Male Professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Maine College of Art are: Management, with 21 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 11 employees, and Service with 10 employees.

Endowment

$15.4M

2021 Endowment

56.7%

growth from 2020

Maine College of Art has an endowment valued at about $15.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Maine College of Art grew 56.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.81M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Maine College of Art (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.53M

2021 Salaries

3.41%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Maine College of Art paid a median of $6.53M in salaries, which represents 40.2% of their overall expenditure ($16.2M) and a 3.41% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.7M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Maine College of Art paid a total of $1.7M to 29 employees working as instructors, which represents 26% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

21 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Maine College of Art were Professor with 13 employees, Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Associate professor with 5 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Maine College of Art were Management with 21 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees, and Service with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Maine College of Art was Female Professor with 7 employees, Male Assistant professor with 7 employees, and Male Professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Maine College of Art.