Maryland Institute College of Art
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,189 students.
About This School
Maryland Institute College of Art is a private nonprofit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland with approximately 1,189 undergraduate students enrolled. Maryland Institute College of Art has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The average net price after financial aid is $42,729 per year. The graduation rate is 72%, and the typical graduate earns $41,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is a private art and design college in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1826 as the Maryland Institute for the Promotion of the Mechanic Arts, it is regarded as one of the oldest art colleges in the United States.
Founded in 1826, this is one of the oldest art colleges in the country and a legitimate destination for serious fine art and design students who want a focused, immersive environment. The numbers tell a mixed story, though — median earnings of $41,200 a decade out are modest against a net price of $38,429 per year, so students should have a clear career plan and not rely on MICA's name alone to pay the bills. The 71% graduation rate and 85% freshman retention are decent but not exceptional, making it worth asking hard questions about student support before committing.
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 4% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,189 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Maryland Institute College of Art
1300 Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217-4134
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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