Maryland Institute College of Art
Maryland Institute College of Art is a private non-profit college or university in Baltimore, MD, with about 25 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 72.24% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $56,800
- 2024 Average Net Price: $42,729 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 76.79% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,189 94.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 72.24%
- Average SAT Score: 1258
Maryland Institute College of Art: what the data shows
Common questions about Maryland Institute College of Art, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Maryland Institute College of Art?
Maryland Institute College of Art is located in Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21217-4134).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Maryland Institute College of Art public or private?
Maryland Institute College of Art is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Maryland Institute College of Art cost?
Published tuition: $56,800.
Average net price after aid: $42,729.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $32,389 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $35,223 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $45,071 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $45,906 |
| $110,001+ | $50,918 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $227,200.
How hard is it to get into Maryland Institute College of Art?
Admission rate: 76.79%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1258.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Maryland Institute College of Art?
Total enrollment: 1,189 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Maryland Institute College of Art?
150%-time completion rate: 72.24%.
First-year retention: 83.4%.
What do graduates of Maryland Institute College of Art earn?
Median earnings: $33,451 six years after entry; $45,212 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,500.
23.11% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Maryland Institute College of Art known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (652 completions)
- CIP 500499 (132 completions)
- CIP 050041 (131 completions)
- CIP 090702 (98 completions)
- CIP 500706 (48 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.0304 (39 completions)
- CIP 500708 (38 completions)
- CIP 520201 (31 completions)
- Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education (21 completions)
- CIP 500709 (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Maryland Institute College of Art a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 76.79%; completion rate 72.24%; median earnings $45,212 at 10 years; net price $42,729. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$56,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Maryland Institute College of Art was $56,800.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$42,729
2024 Value
In 2024 Maryland Institute College of Art had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $42,729.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$170,916 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$42,729 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$227,200 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Maryland Institute College of Art.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
41.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Maryland Institute College of Art was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Maryland Institute College of Art in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $40,890 | $40,890 | $35,607 |
| 2014 | $42,390 | $42,390 | $37,747 |
| 2015 | $43,870 | $43,870 | $36,948 |
| 2016 | $45,400 | $45,400 | $38,861 |
| 2017 | $46,990 | $46,990 | $38,763 |
| 2018 | $48,630 | $48,630 | $40,073 |
| 2019 | $50,330 | $50,330 | $38,921 |
| 2020 | $49,190 | $49,190 | $38,867 |
| 2021 | $52,040 | $52,040 | $27,421 |
| 2022 | $53,815 | $53,815 | $39,073 |
| 2023 | $55,150 | $55,150 | $38,429 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
76.79% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1258
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Maryland Institute College of Art in 2024 is 1,189 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
52.47% 100% Completion Time
72.24% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 52.47% of students graduating from Maryland Institute College of Art completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Maryland Institute College of Art.
Return on Investment
$26,500 Median Student Debt
$45,212 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
58.61% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
164.53% Return on Investment
5.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Maryland Institute College of Art.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 50.0499: 132 completions
CIP 05.0041: 131 completions
CIP 09.0702: 98 completions
CIP 50.0706: 48 completions
Communications Technology - 10.0304: 39 completions
CIP 50.0708: 38 completions
CIP 52.0201: 31 completions
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education: 21 completions
CIP 50.0709: 20 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 652 completions
Most popular programs at Maryland Institute College of Art.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Maryland Institute College of Art graduates.
About
Maryland Institute College of Art is a private non-profit institution located in Baltimore, MD, offering 25 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,189 students. The admission rate is 76.79%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1258. The institution maintains a 72.24% graduation rate. Approximately 23.11% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Baltimore, MD 21217-4134
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Maryland Institute College of Art provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Maryland Institute College of Art cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $56,800 and average net price is $42,729 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Maryland Institute College of Art?
The admission rate is 76.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Maryland Institute College of Art?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Maryland Institute College of Art reports midpoint SAT about 1258.
What do graduates of Maryland Institute College of Art earn?
Median earnings are $33,451 six years after entry and $45,212 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Maryland Institute College of Art?
The 150%-time completion rate is 72.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Maryland Institute College of Art students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,500.
How big is Maryland Institute College of Art?
Total enrollment is about 1,189 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Maryland Institute College of Art public or private?
Maryland Institute College of Art is a private nonprofit institution located in Baltimore, MD.
Is Maryland Institute College of Art an HBCU?
No. Maryland Institute College of Art is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Maryland Institute College of Art a tribal college?
No. Maryland Institute College of Art is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Maryland Institute College of Art a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Maryland Institute College of Art does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.7%).
Is Maryland Institute College of Art religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Maryland Institute College of Art in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.