Maryland Institute College of Art
Admissions

Interested in attending Maryland Institute College of Art?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Maryland Institute College of Art, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

73
%
Acceptance rate
1211
SAT Midpoint
February 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Maryland Institute College of Art?

73%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, MICA accepted 73% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,127 people applied and 2,417 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1954 / 2422 (81%)
Men
463 / 705 (66%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Maryland Institute College of Art:

100%
80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
2022
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at Maryland Institute College of Art, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Maryland Institute College of Art by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things MICA considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Important

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Maryland Institute College of Art?

1211
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

11%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

8%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
477
Math Mean
603
75th Percentile
662
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
Verbal Mean
608
75th Percentile
700
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
967
Composite Mean
1211
75th Percentile
1362

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Maryland Institute College of Art. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
February 26
Application notification
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