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Maryland Institute College of Art

Maryland Institute College of Art
1300 West Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217

Official telephone: (410) 669-9200
Fax number: (410) 225-2337
Website: https://www.mica.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: February 1
Application fee: $60
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: February 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.47
Average SAT I: 608 verbal, 603 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 22 - 29
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 61%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 26%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 74%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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