- Acceptance rate: 76% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $37,132 a year (2022–23)
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Maine College of Art & Design reported an acceptance rate of 76% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Maine College of Art & Design reviews each application.
Maine College of Art & Design GPA requirements
Maine College of Art & Design requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Maine College of Art & Design hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Maine College of Art & Design acceptance rate
Maine College of Art & Design admitted 756 of 994 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 76%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Maine College of Art & Design (formerly Maine College of Art) is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Portland, Maine, with 417 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Maine College of Art & Design looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
Maine College of Art & Design didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Maine College of Art & Design awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $37,132 a year at Maine College of Art & Design in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Maine College of Art & Design?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Maine College of Art & Design admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Maine College of Art & Design?
A lot: Maine College of Art & Design requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Maine College of Art & Design?
Maine College of Art & Design's acceptance rate was 76% for fall 2024: it admitted 756 of 994 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Maine College of Art & Design look for?
Maine College of Art & Design requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Maine College of Art & Design test optional?
No, it's test blind: Maine College of Art & Design doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Maine College of Art & Design?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Maine College of Art & Design admitted 76% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What do students pay at Maine College of Art & Design after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $37,132 a year at Maine College of Art & Design in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Maine College of Art & Design look at legacy status?
Yes. Maine College of Art & Design considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Maine College of Art & Design ask for a personal statement?
Yes. Maine College of Art & Design requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Maine College of Art & Design?
Yes. Maine College of Art & Design awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Maine College of Art & Design's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Maine College of Art & DesignU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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