Maryland Institute College of Art

    Baltimore, MD · Private non-profit · Four-year college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1080–1310
    Median ~1200
    Acceptance rate
    77%
    Enrollment
    1,189
    ACT middle 50%
    25–33

    What the numbers say about MICA

    • The reported middle 50% spans 230 points, from 1080 to 1310. A planning score near or above 1350 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 77% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 72% completion rate and $45,212 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1200 SAT scorePlan for a 1350Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $56,800
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $56,800
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $45,212
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    72%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1080 and 1310. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1350 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1310 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1200 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1080 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to MICA's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA1120–136089%
    University of IowaIowa City, IA1130–133084%
    Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA1100–128090%
    University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, MO1290–155072%
    University of Missouri-St LouisSaint Louis, MO1060–129063%
    Samford UniversityBirmingham, AL1070–125082%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for MICA?

    Maryland Institute College of Art's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1080–1310, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1350 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is MICA's acceptance rate?

    Maryland Institute College of Art's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 77%.

    How much does it cost to attend MICA?

    Published tuition is approximately $56,800 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is MICA test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Maryland Institute College of Art's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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