Maryland Institute College of Art
Private college · Baltimore, MD · 1,189 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
77%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1078–1305
ACT (middle 50%)
25–33
Average net price
$42,075
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$80,272
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
71%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Maryland Institute College of Art?
Maryland Institute College of Art accepts about 77 of every 100 applicants (77%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1078 and 1305 on the SAT. A score at or above 1305 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1078, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–33.
The latest federal data says Maryland Institute College of Art is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Maryland Institute College of Art's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Maryland Institute College of Art cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $80,272 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $42,075 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $56,800 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$56,800
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$56,800
- Room & board$20,790
- Total cost of attendance$80,272
- Average net price after grants$42,075
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Communications, Communications Technology.
Maryland Institute College of Art FAQ
- What is Maryland Institute College of Art's acceptance rate?
- 77% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Maryland Institute College of Art?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1078–1305. Aim for 1305 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Maryland Institute College of Art?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–33.
- Is Maryland Institute College of Art test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Maryland Institute College of Art is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Maryland Institute College of Art's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Maryland Institute College of Art cost?
- About $80,272 a year before aid; $42,075 on average after grants.
- What is Maryland Institute College of Art's FAFSA school code?
- 002080. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Maryland Institute College of Art receives your information.
- What is Maryland Institute College of Art's graduation rate?
- 71% of students finish within six years.
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