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Maryland Institute College of Art

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 997
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 86%
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 74%

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, MICA College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that MICA College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Maryland Institute College of Art is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, MICA College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

MICA College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$52,040

Cost of attendance at Maryland Institute College of Art in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $9,814
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$52,040

Cost of attendance at Maryland Institute College of Art in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $22,808
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Maryland Institute College of Art received on average $27,261 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,261
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 77 27% $5,367 $413,242
Other Federal Grant 77 27% $6,745 $519,402
State Grant/Scholarships 42 15% $10,429 $438,036
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 288 100% $23,937 $6,893,843
Total Grant & Scholarships 288 100% $27,261 $7,851,281

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Maryland Institute College of Art students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Maryland Institute College of Art students is 74.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.1%.

74.0%

  • asian 81.2% 39 students
  • African American 65.0% 13 students
  • white 67.8% 122 students
  • unknown 87.5% 7 students
  • hispanic 65.2% 15 students
  • International Students 89.0% 81 students
  • Mixed Race 65.7% 23 students

Service Offerings

Maryland Institute College of Art provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Maryland Institute College of Art offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)