Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD · Private
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Maryland Institute College of Art admitted 76.8% of applicants university-wide (2,458 of 3,201).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 76.8% | 2,458 | 3,201 |
| In-state | 62.5% | 250 | 400 |
| Out-of-state | 62.5% | 750 | 1,200 |
| International applicants | 62.5% | 250 | 400 |
| Men | 65.9% | 462 | 701 |
| Women | 79.9% | 1,992 | 2,494 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 2,458 admitted students, 255 enrolled (10.4% yield).
Maryland Institute College of Art U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1078–1305
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 25–33
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Maryland Institute College of Art U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $76,860/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $56,800 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $26,790 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $76,860/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $32,389 |
| $30k–48k | $35,223 |
| $48k–75k | $45,071 |
| $75k–110k | $45,906 |
| Over $110k | $50,918 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $27,000 per year (Presidential)
- Trustee Scholarship — $22,000 per year (Trustee)
- Academic Honors Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- MICA Merit Scholarship — $5,000 - $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $17,000 per year (Merit)
- Creative Vision Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- MICA Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $27,000 per year (Presidential)
- Trustee Scholarship — $22,000 per year (Trustee)
- Academic Honors Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- MICA Merit Scholarship — $5,000 - $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $17,000 per year (Merit)
- Creative Vision Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- MICA Grant — Varies (Need Based)
Maryland Institute College of Art U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- High School Transcript
- Portfolio (10-15 pieces)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- High School Transcript
- Portfolio (10-15 pieces)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Maryland Institute College of Art · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Maryland Institute College of Art requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $45,212
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 72.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 83%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,500
- At graduation
Maryland Institute College of Art · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-02-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Visual & performing arts (71%).
Student–faculty ratio: 9:1 · 69% of class sections have under 20 students.
Maryland Institute College of Art U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.