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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.mica.eduUSAQS #1 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Maryland Institute School Of Art (MICA)
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is a private art and design college located in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1826, it is one of the oldest continuously degree-granting art colleges in the United States. MICA offers undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines such as fine arts, graphic design, illustration, photography, sculpture, animation, and interdisciplinary arts. The institution is known for its strong emphasis on creative practice, professional development, and community engagement within an urban environment.
Key Facts
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US News #148 · 2023QS World #1001 · 2023Times Higher Education #1001 · 2023
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban
SportyAcademicResidentialIntimate Community
6/10
Diversity
7/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Mild, rainy winters
Living costs: High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
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Career Outcomes
33.33% placement rate
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Student Life
2,500 students (350 international)
Campus: Urban
Climate: Mild, rainy winters
High — budget £1.2k+/mo excluding tuition
Meyerhoff GalleryBrown CenterBunting CenterDolphin BuildingStudent HousingDecker Library
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 71%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 71%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.5, p25=3.5, p75=3.5 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school