C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
35/100 · earnings-weighted

Maryland Institute College of Art

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Baltimore, Maryland 21217
🌐 www.mica.edu/
Maryland Institute College of Art — acceptance rate 77%, tuition $53,160
Maryland Institute College of Art — acceptance rate 77%, tuition $53,160
Maryland Institute College of Art campus, Baltimore, MD
Maryland Institute College of Art campus, Baltimore, MD. Photo: Colindunn, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
81/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
A
86/100
Prestige
D
37/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,861
Total Enrollment
71%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
77%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Maryland Institute College of Art, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$45,212
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,451
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,500
Median debt at graduation
72.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,258
Average SAT
23.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 59% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 7th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Maryland Institute College of Art

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Design and Applied Arts$27,246$45,436-12%#226 of 299#269$26,842
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$17,500$43,227-1%#85 of 144#118$27,000
Fine and Studio Arts$21,138$34,283-17%#374 of 423#411$26,677

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Maryland Institute College of Art Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $90,660
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,576/mo — vs ~$1,318/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 21223 (17.6% cap, Baltimore)

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🏆 Where Maryland Institute College of Art Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Intermedia/Multimedia
of 7 schools
#4
Painting
of 7 schools
#9
Illustration
of 28 schools
#14
Design and Applied Arts, Other
of 17 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $53,160 $53,160
Room $11,860
Board $8,064
Total Cost (On-Campus) $78,224 $78,224

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
30%
Receive Pell Grants
59%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,861
Total Students
76%
Women
91%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 32%
Hispanic 10%
Black 13%
Asian 10%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 22%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 76%
Hybrid (Some Online) 8%
Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 91%
25-64 (Adult) 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Maryland Institute College of Art?
Maryland Institute College of Art has an acceptance rate of 77%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Maryland Institute College of Art?
Tuition at Maryland Institute College of Art is $53,160 for in-state students and $53,160 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Maryland Institute College of Art?
The graduation rate at Maryland Institute College of Art is 71%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Maryland Institute College of Art a good school?
Maryland Institute College of Art has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Maryland Institute College of Art?
Maryland Institute College of Art has a total enrollment of 1,861 students. Most students (91%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology