Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, MD · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Maryland Institute College of Art reported a 77.3% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Maryland Institute College of Art is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Baltimore, MD, with an SAT reference of 1225 and an ACT reference of 29. The historical average net price is $42,729 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

77.3%

3,127 applicants

SAT reference

1225

Combined score

ACT reference

29

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$42,729

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Maryland Institute College of Art

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)91512251305
ACT (composite, 1–36)262930

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

71.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

83.4%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,189

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Maryland Institute College of Art, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$32,389
$30,001 – $48,000$35,223
$48,001 – $75,000$45,071
$75,001 – $110,000$45,906
$110,000+$50,918

Top Majors at Maryland Institute College of Art

MajorDegrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts245
Communication & Journalism65
Communications Technologies38
Architecture4

Financial Aid at Maryland Institute College of Art

About Maryland Institute College of Art

Official website: https://www.mica.edu/

Admissions: https://www.mica.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland Institute College of Art

What is the acceptance rate at Maryland Institute College of Art?

Maryland Institute College of Art reported a 77% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,127. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Maryland Institute College of Art?

The historical 77% acceptance rate suggests Maryland Institute College of Art was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Maryland Institute College of Art?

The imported historical records for Maryland Institute College of Art include an SAT reference value of 1225 and an ACT reference value of 29. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Maryland Institute College of Art?

The stored historical average net price at Maryland Institute College of Art is $42,729 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $28,435 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Maryland Institute College of Art?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Maryland Institute College of Art is 72%. its stored first-year retention rate is 83%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Maryland Institute College of Art test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Maryland Institute College of Art?

Maryland Institute College of Art's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on December 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid March 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Maryland Institute College of Art's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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