Maryland Institute College of Art is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Baltimore, Maryland with 1,189 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants, costs an average of $42,075 a year after grants and graduates 71% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Maryland Institute College of Art acceptance rate and admissions
Maryland Institute College of Art admitted 77% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 570 to 670, math 508 to 635). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Maryland Institute College of Art application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: $60 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Maryland Institute College of Art’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Maryland Institute College of Art tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $56,800 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $20,790 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $80,272 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $42,075 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $42,075 a year after grants and scholarships, $38,197 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Maryland Institute College of Art's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Maryland Institute College of Art graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 71% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $49,751 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $24,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 49% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Maryland Institute College of Art majors and what graduates earn
Maryland Institute College of Art awarded bachelor's degrees in 6 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from graphic and industrial design ($45,436).
All 6 majors at Maryland Institute College of Art
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic and industrial design | 123 | $27,718 | $45,436 | $23,750 |
| Film and photography | 15 | $29,600 | $43,227 | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | 113 | $25,741 | $34,283 | $23,250 |
| Radio, TV and digital media | 67 | $49,187 | n/a | $24,500 |
| Graphic Communications | 39 | $25,814 | n/a | $26,250 |
| Environmental Design | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Maryland Institute College of Art
8 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 8 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic and industrial design | Master's | 159 | $89,986 | $41,000 |
| Fine and studio arts | Master's | 33 | $42,741 | $84,068 |
| Radio, TV and digital media | Master's | 31 | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | Master's | 31 | $61,000 | $41,000 |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 21 | $53,973 | $36,429 |
| Film and photography | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Arts management | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Interdisciplinary studies, other | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,189 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 76% women, 24% men
- 9 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Maryland Institute College of Art?
Maryland Institute College of Art admitted 77% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Maryland Institute College of Art cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $56,800. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $42,075 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Maryland Institute College of Art?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 570 to 670 in reading and writing and 508 to 635 in math, and 25 to 33 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Maryland Institute College of Art test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Maryland Institute College of Art reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Maryland Institute College of Art?
71% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Maryland Institute College of Art graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $49,751 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.