| MECA vs. New England |
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|---|---|---|
#82 in Arts, Design, Music Schools | Rankings* | #252 in National Universities #4 in Maine Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$41,398 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$42,550 |
| expensive$41,068 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$32,175 |
| More$19,763 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$19,706 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter73.96% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.28% |
| Favorable20.42% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.37% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller436 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,434 |
| Smaller380 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,718 |
| Smaller56 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,716 |
| - | Online Student Population | 2,577 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower48% | Graduate Rate | Higher59% |
| Lower23% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher32% |
| Higher72% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 318) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,580) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,990) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 103 | Number of faculties | 541 |
| Lower$60,891 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$79,687 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.