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Private nonprofit · Baltimore, Maryland

Maryland Institute College of Art

Urban campus · 1,189 undergraduates · 9 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
77%
ACT middle 50%
25–33
Average net price
$42,729
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
72%
"The Maryland Institute", above the old "Centre Market" on Market Place between East Baltimore Street and Water Street, east of South Frederick Street and west of the Jones Falls stream, home of M.I., 1851–1904
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Maryland Institute College of Art costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$32,389
$30,001 – $48,000
$35,223
$48,001 – $75,000
$45,071
$75,001 – $110,000
$45,906
Over $110,000
$50,918

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$76,860
Tuition and fees
$56,800
First-years given a grant by the school
100%
Average grant from the school
$26,064
Median debt at graduation
$26,500
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
77%
SAT middle 50%
1078–1305
ACT middle 50%
25–33
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
84%

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Maryland Institute College of Art athletics

No varsity teams

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Visual & performing arts
71%
Communication & journalism
16%
Communications technology
10%
Architecture
3%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
72%
First-year retention
84%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$45,212
Median debt at graduation
$26,500
Students with a Pell grant
23%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS and Equity in Athletics. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. © 2026 U Shortlist.