More selective than 46% of Maryland colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
11% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 8% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose MICA over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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MICA SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, MICA is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570 | 670 |
| SAT math | 508 | 635 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1078 | 1305 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
MICA admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | 570–670 | 508–635 | 25–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 77% | 455–580 | 460–640 | 26–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is MICA compared with other Maryland colleges?
MICA has the 15th-lowest acceptance rate of 27 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County | 72% | 70% | $16,467 |
| 12 | Mount St. Mary's University | 74% | 65% | $22,655 |
| 13 | Capitol Technology University | 74% | 43% | $22,102 |
| 14 | Loyola University Maryland | 75% | 79% | $30,574 |
| 15 | Maryland Institute College of Art | 77% | 72% | $42,729 |
| 16 | Goucher College | 78% | 57% | $22,470 |
| 17 | Hood College | 78% | 57% | $20,873 |
| 18 | McDaniel College | 78% | 63% | $21,916 |
| 19 | University of Baltimore | 79% | 38% | $13,868 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maryland colleges →
Who enrolls at MICA
College Scorecard; IPEDS
MICA admissions questions
What is the MICA acceptance rate?
Maryland Institute College of Art accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,417 of 3,127 applicants were admitted.
Does MICA require the SAT or ACT?
Maryland Institute College of Art considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 11% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for MICA?
The middle 50% of Maryland Institute College of Art enrolled first-year students scored 1078–1305 on the SAT and 25–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at MICA?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (277 of 2,417).
Is MICA getting harder to get into?
Maryland Institute College of Art accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 77% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Maryland Institute College of Art overview