Maine College of Art & Design
Portland, Maine · Private
Maine College of Art & Design admitted 78% of 913 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 49% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Maine College of Art & Design’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- March 1, 2027
The application fee is $70, and Maine College of Art & Design accepts the Common App fee waiver. Maine College of Art & Design asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Maine College of Art & Design’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $60,398 a year. After grants, students paid $37,132 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Maine College of Art & Design’s acceptance rate?
Maine College of Art & Design admitted 78% of applicants: 708 of 913 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Maine College of Art & Design’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Maine College of Art & Design’s application fee?
The application fee is $70 for 2026–27, and Maine College of Art & Design accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Maine College of Art & Design require?
Besides the application and transcript, Maine College of Art & Design asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Does Maine College of Art & Design have supplemental essays?
No. Maine College of Art & Design has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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