Maryland Institute College of Art Comparison

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Overview

MICA
Location Baltimore, MD
Setting Large City
Enrollment 1,861
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #325
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website mica.edu
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Costs

MICA
Tuition (In State) $53,160
Tuition (Out of State) $53,160
Room & Board $19,924
Avg Net Price $43,066
Avg Grant Aid $28,435
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

MICA
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 3,127
Admitted 2,417
Acceptance Rate 77.3%
Enrolled % 11.5%
Avg High School GPA 3.47
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Challenging
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 26/30
SAT Range 915/1220
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Feb 1, 2025

Academics

MICA
Student to Faculty Ratio 8:1
Popular Majors
  • Visual and Performing Arts (100%)

Outcomes

MICA
Graduation Rate 71%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $40,300
Making Student Loan Payments 72%
Median Student Loan Debt $27,000
Median Loan Payment $279

Diversity

MICA
% Men 8%
% Women 21%
Racial Diversity Very High
HBCU No
% White 48%
% Black 6%
% Hispanic 7%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 6%
% International 15%
% Unknown Race 5%

Students

MICA
% In-State 26%
% Out-of-State 51%

Campus

MICA
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/