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Maryland Institute College of Art

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Baltimore, MD

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Maryland Institute College of Art is a private small school in Baltimore, MD, enrolling about 1,189 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 77% of applicants. Among reported majors, Design and Applied Arts shows the strongest outcomes -- $45,436/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate77%
SAT range1078–1305
ACT range25–33
Undergrads1,189
Yield (admits who enroll)9%
Next deadlineNov 16, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$76,860
4-year grad rate72%
Median earnings, 10yr out$45,212

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans41%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out73%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$45,436/yr
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$43,227/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$34,283/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity997
Typical room charge$11,580
Typical board charge$3,710

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Maryland Institute College of Art's acceptance rate?

Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD admits approximately 77% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Maryland Institute College of Art?

Admitted students at Maryland Institute College of Art typically score between 1078–1305 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Maryland Institute College of Art?

Admitted students at Maryland Institute College of Art typically score between 25–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Maryland Institute College of Art cost?

Maryland Institute College of Art's total cost of attendance is reported at $76,860 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Maryland Institute College of Art?

Maryland Institute College of Art's earliest deadline is Nov 16, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Maryland Institute College of Art require students to live on campus?

No -- Maryland Institute College of Art doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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