MICA College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Maryland Institute College of Art was $28,569. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at MICA College

MICA College net price calculator

$28,569

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Maryland and nationwide.

Maryland's average	$14,436
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of MICA College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$28,569	$16,537 (37%)	$16,858	$20,334	$26,555	$34,458	$36,737
2021	$45,106	$2,356 (6%)	$30,316	$35,845	$37,896	$40,901	$42,907
2020	$42,750	$436 (1%)	$30,982	$33,983	$38,411	$42,643	$44,967
2019	$42,314	$928 (2%)	$32,865	$38,035	$43,150	$42,419	$43,870
2018	$41,386	$503 (1%)	$28,457	$35,855	$40,420	$39,602	$42,177
2017	$41,889	$2,171 (5%)	$30,994	$32,516	$40,363	$39,837	$43,033
2016	$39,718	$419 (1%)	$26,922	$31,675	$36,557	$38,825	$41,705
2015	$39,299	$1,581 (4%)	$30,743	$33,904	$35,751	$39,718	$41,774
2014	$37,718	--	$26,150	$34,194	$35,202	$38,200	$39,801

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Maryland Institute College of Art's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$65,940	$3,070 (5%)	$52,040	$12,400	$1,500
2021	$62,870	$1,105 (2%)	$49,190	$11,980	$1,700
2020	$63,975	$1,675 (3%)	$50,330	$12,145	$1,500
2019	$62,300	$1,840 (3%)	$48,630	$11,970	$1,700
2018	$60,460	$1,940 (3%)	$46,990	$11,970	$1,500
2017	$58,520	$1,680 (3%)	$45,400	$11,670	$1,450
2016	$56,840	$3,340 (6%)	$43,870	$11,520	$1,450
2015	$53,500	$1,560 (3%)	$42,390	$9,660	$1,450
2014	$51,940	$1,550 (3%)	$40,890	$9,600	$1,450
2013	$50,390	--	$39,340	$9,600	$1,450

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does MICA College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 997 dormitories available to its students at $11,200 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at MICA College is $1,244 per month.
Does MICA College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at MICA College for one academic year is $3,570, which works out to $397 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: MICA College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, MICA College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,550

If living off-campus, with family: $1,300

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,650
How much is MICA College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $70 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: MICA College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Maryland Institute College of Art cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$2,090	$2,090
For out-of-state students	$2,090	$2,090

Housing and Meal

Maryland Institute College of Art offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Maryland Institute College of Art for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,570	$11,200	N/A	997
2021	$3,260	$11,790	N/A	997
2020	$3,360	$10,360	N/A	997
2019	$3,270	$10,010	N/A	997
2018	$3,180	$9,680	N/A	999
2017	$3,100	$9,350	N/A	987
2016	$3,000	$9,030	N/A	1,019

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Maryland Institute College of Art during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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