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Maryland Institute College of Art

Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, MD · City · 1,189 students
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$42,729
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
72%
Graduation rate
63% typical
$45,212
Earnings 10 years on
$39,254 typical
77%
Acceptance rate
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

As one of the nation's oldest continuously degree-granting art colleges, the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is nationally renowned for its powerhouse programs in graphic design, illustration, animation, and fine arts. Situated in Baltimore’s historic Bolton Hill neighborhood, the college fosters a vibrant, maker-centric culture deeply committed to creative experimentation and community-engaged social practice. MICA sets itself apart through its striking blend of historic architecture and cutting-edge studio facilities, as well as innovative interdisciplinary pathways like a joint MA/MBA in Design Leadership offered in partnership with Johns Hopkins University.

Wikipedia:The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is a private art and design college in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1826 as the Maryland Institute for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts, it is regarded as one of the oldest art colleges in the United States.

Location
Baltimore, MD, 21217-4134 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
BWI · Baltimore
9 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$56,800
Housing & food (on campus)$20,400
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$76,860
Average net price$42,729
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$56,800
Housing & food (on campus)$20,400
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$76,860
Average net price$42,729
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$32,389
$30–48k
$35,223
$48–75k
$45,071
$75–110k
$45,906
$110k+
$50,918
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $26,064
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
72%
Within 4 yrs
52%
Back for yr 2
83%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 65.6% · others: 74.0% 
8 yrs after starting
76% graduated · 13% transferred · 11% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$33,451
10 yrs after entry$45,212
Debt
Median at graduation$26,500
Monthly payment$281
Middle 50% owe$12k–$28k
90th percentile$32,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Special focus — arts, music & design: 63% graduate within 6 yrs, $39,254 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
77%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1258
R 570–670 · M 508–635
SAT middle 50%: 1078–1305
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 65.9% · women 79.9% 
Yield: 10.4% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts

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Student Body
Gender
Men 24%Women 76%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
9 : 1
Pell grant
23%
First-gen
17%
Family income
$73,007
Independent
9%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
5%
Where first-years come from
In state (MD)
33.3%
Out of state
49.0%
International
17.6%

Most out-of-state first-years from: PA 22 · NY 16 · NJ 13 · CA 9 · TX 9

Race & ethnicity
White
32%
Hispanic
12%
Black
11%
Asian
9%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
19%
Unknown
11%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$33,451
After 10 yrs
$45,212
Fine and Studio Arts118
Design and Applied Arts113
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication65
Graphic Communications41
Film/Video and Photographic Arts7
Environmental Design2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$117M
Full-time faculty
17%
Faculty salary
$9,574/mo
Teaching spend
$19,211
per student
Federal loans
41%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — arts, music & design
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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