Maryland Institute College of Art Admission
Application Fee
$70
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
79.58%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
9.09%
Freshmen Enrollment
227
SAT Scores
1,186
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,139 students have applied and 2,498 students have allowed to admit to Maryland Institute College of Art (Acceptance rate: 79.58%). MICA's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 9.09 % where 227 students have finally enrolled out of 2,498 admitted students.
MICA acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maryland.
MICA enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maryland.
How to Apply to Maryland Institute College of Art
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply MICA. MICA offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.mica.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | micaundergrad.slideroom.com/#/Login |
| Financial Aid | www.mica.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.mica.edu/financial-aid/undergraduate-financial-aid/new-students/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.mica.edu/offices-divisions/office-of-enrollment-services/academic-resources-for-veterans/mica-va-resources/ |
| Disability Service | www.mica.edu/Academic_Services_and_Libraries/Learning_Resource_Center.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at MICA and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art is 1,186 and the average ACT score is 20. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Institute College of Art | 1,186 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maryland | 1,160 | 74 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Maryland Institute College of Art, 34 students submitted SAT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,186 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 622 | 700 |
| Mathematics | 477 | 564 | 662 |
| Total | 967 | 1,186 | 1,362 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Maryland Institute College of Art, 5 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 17 | 20 | 23 |
| English | 15 | 19 | 23 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 19 | 24 |
MICA Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Maryland Institute College of Art. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |