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Transfer-Profile

Maine College of Art

Portland, Maine
  • Private
    4 year
  • 369
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:10
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 10%
    Transfer Student Ratio
  • $21.1K
    Avg. Financial Aid
Located in the heart of the Portland Arts District, Maine College of Art offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts, a Post-Baccalaureate in Art Education as well as Continuing Studies for adults and youths, including a Pre-College intensive for high school students.
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Overview

Total Faculty 16
Full-Time Undergraduate 353
Part-Time Undergraduate 16
Application Acceptance Rate 98%
Transfer Students 36
Programs 13 Programs
Courses 114 Courses
Equivalencies 114 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $30,110
Out-of-State Tuition $30,110
Books and Supplies $2,200
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid 85%
Federal Loans: Average amount received $7,249
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 100%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received $13,824
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    Financial aid and merit-based scholarships are available, and over 90% of our students receive financial assistance. If you plan to apply for need-based aid, you must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), if you have not already done so. The application is available online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Official Transcripts:
    The application procedure for transfer students(anyone who has previously matriculated at another college or university) requires submission of all college transcripts in addition to official high school transcripts or GED.
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    Two letters of recommendation are required, preferably from two of the following: art teacher, guidance counselor, current academic teacher, and/or employer.
  • Essay:
    A 500 word personal statement is required. The ability to write effectively and communicate clearly is essential to success in college.
  • Application Fee:
    There is a non-refundable $40 application fee ($60 for international applicants).
  • Other Requirements:
    A portfolio of 15-20 pieces of recent artwork is required and hould be submitted on disk as high quality jpegs, at least 800 x 600 pixels but no larger than 1024 x 768 pixels.
  • Apply Here:

Maine College of Art

Address:
522 Congress St.
Portland, Maine 04101-3494
Main Phone:
(207) 775-3052
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Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Admissions
800-699-1509
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Last updated on 6/5/2012 by AcademyOne.