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How to Get Into Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, MD · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Maryland Institute College of Art Admissions Statistics

77%
Acceptance Rate
570-670
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
508-635
SAT Math (mid 50%)
25-33
ACT (mid 50%)
1,189
Undergrads
72%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Maryland Institute College of Art

The bar here is clear

Maryland Institute College of Art admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1078-1305 combined SAT or 25-33 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Since scores are not required (test-optional) here, submit only if you're inside or above the band; a below-band score is information you don't have to volunteer.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Maryland Institute College of Art fits.

Maryland Institute College of Art Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) February 1, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $60
Test scores Not required (test-optional)
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Maryland Institute College of Art Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $76,860
Tuition & fees $56,800
Room & board (on campus) $20,400
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $42,729

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $32,389
$30-48k $35,223
$48-75k $45,071
$75-110k $45,906
$110k+ $50,918
23%
Students receiving Pell Grants
41%
Students taking federal loans
83%
Freshman retention rate
9:1
Student-faculty ratio

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