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Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, Maryland · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$33,451

Acceptance Rate

77%

Graduation Rate

74%

Annual Tuition

$55,150

Quick answer

What is the acceptance rate at Maryland Institute College of Art? 77.3% of applicants are admitted, according to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data (2024-25 College Scorecard release) on CollegeFactbook.com. Graduates of Maryland Institute College of Art earn a median of $45,212 ten years after entry — 16% below the national median. Average SAT score 1258, in-state tuition $55,150.

At a Glance

Total Students

1,319

Retention Rate

85%

Faculty Ratio

8

Financial Aid

40%

Median Debt

$26,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,258

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

570–670

SAT Math (middle 50%)

508–635

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

25–33

Institution Overview

Maryland Institute College of Art is a private, non-profit institution with a student body of 1,319. The college has a 77.3% acceptance rate and a graduation rate of 73.7%. The retention rate is 85%. The median debt for students is $26,500, and 40.2% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition at Maryland Institute College of Art is $55,150. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $23,881. Five years after graduation, the median earnings increase to $33,451, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $45,212.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$24k

1 YEAR

$33k

5 YEARS

$45k

10 YEARS

Top 88% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, the median earnings for Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) graduates is $23,881. Five years after graduation, median earnings rise to $33,451, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $45,212. The median debt for graduates is $26,500.

MICA has a student body of 1,319 students, with an acceptance rate of 77.3% and a graduation rate of 73.7%. The retention rate is 85%. The in-state tuition is $55,150, and 40.2% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, MD 21217-4134

Maryland Institute College of Art is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maryland Institute College of Art has an acceptance rate of 77.3%.