Established in 1882, Maine College of Art is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Portland (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Maine.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Maine College of Art (MECA) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Maine College of Art (MECA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 138 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 