Maine College of Art & Design

Maine College of Art & Design

Academic Programs

  • Art & Design
  • Design
  • Music
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Distance/online learning
  • Exhibition opportunities
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Study Abroad

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Deadlines
Early Action: December 1, 2025
Full-Tuition Scholarship Competition: February 1, 2026
Priority Application: March 1, 2026
Rolling admissions as space is available after March 1, 2026.

Application Requirements
+ Complete Common App
+ Application Fee of $70 (or waiver)
+ Personal Essay
+ One (1) Letter of Recommendation
+ High School Transcripts (or equivalent)
+ Portfolio of 12–20 pieces of artwork

International students should also submit demonstration of English proficiency via IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or Duolingo English test.

Transfer

Deadlines
Early Action: December 1, 2025
Priority Application: March 1, 2026
Rolling admissions as space is available after March 1, 2026.

Application Requirements
+ Complete Common App
+ Application Fee of $70 (or waiver)
+ Personal Essay
+ One (1) Letter of Recommendation
+ High School Transcripts (or equivalent)
+ Official College Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
+ Portfolio of 12–20 pieces of artwork

International students should also submit demonstration of English proficiency via IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE.  Applicants who attended postsecondary institutions outside of the United States are required to have their transcript(s) evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES).

Additional Information

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Address

522 Congress St.
Portland, ME 04101-3494, United States of America

Phone number

(207) 699-5026

Region

New England

New England