Maryland Institute College of Art, [MICA] Baltimore, Maryland

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1300 Mount Royal Avenue
Estd 1826

Updated on - Dec 13th, 2021 | 04:24 PM By Archana S

Overview Content

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is a private institution in Baltimore, Maryland that was established in 1826. MICA has an all-out undergraduate enlistment of 1,696, it has a metropolitan setting, and the campus size is about 16 acres.

MICA uses a semester-based academic schedule. It is also home to top-level liberal arts, electronic media, craftsmanship education, aesthetic sciences, and expert studies degree and non-credit programs. The graduated class and programming stretch far and wide, even as MICA stays a social foundation in the Baltimore/ Washington locale, facilitating many shows and occasions yearly by students, staff and other built-up craftsmen.

It has a little alumni understudy body with an enlistment of 396 alumni students. Of the 13 alumni programs offered at Maryland Institute College of Art, 2 are offered on the web or through alumni separation education programs. The most mainstream graduate school programs at Maryland Institute College of Art are Fine Arts, Art Teacher Education, and Design and Visual Communications. 25% of its alumni students are low maintenance graduate students.

Why Choose Maryland Institute of College of Art?

MICA is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design, a consortium of 36 leading US art schools, as well as the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. It hosts pre-college, post-bachelor, Master of Fine Arts, continuing studies, and Bachelor of Fine Arts programs, as well as young peoples' studio art classes. Given below are the important highlights of the Maryland Institute College of Art:

Enrollment 

3,500+

Number of professionals

291

Number of visiting professionals 

175+

Number of states represented in MICA's student body

45

Student-faculty ratio

8:1

 


University Stats

MICA has a total enrollment of 1,694 students a year, out of which 406 are international students with a male to female ratio of 3:1 and a Student to Faculty ratio being 8:1. 

Rankings of Maryland Institute College of Art

According to The Times Education, MICA was given a world rank of #460 in 2018. For the year 2019, QS has ranked it #51 - 100 on the basis of subject ranking.

 US News has ranked MICA as

  • 9th Position in Best Fine Arts Program
  • 3rd Position in Graphic design
  • 11th Position in Photography course 
  • 4th Position in Painting/ Drawing
  • 3rd Position in a Sculpture course

Student-Faculty Ratio

8:1

Male-Female Ratio

75:25

International Students

406

Total Enrolment

1,694


Admission Details

The admission requirements for international students are different for various areas of study chosen by the applicant. While taking admissions at MICA the international applicants must also make sure the following documents are being submitted: 

  • Completed application
  • Official High School and College Transcripts
  • Portfolio of Artwork
  • Transcripts Evaluated by an Authorized Agency
  • Verification of Financial Support
  • Affidavit of Support
  • Official Transcript Translations
  • ACT, SAT or TOEFL/IELTS score reports sent directly to the university.
  • Copy of Passport
  • Essay
  • Letter of Recommendations

Acceptance Rate

Minimum Score
TOEFL Requirements

Min. 70


Minimum Score
IELTS Requirements

Min. 6.5


Application Website


Accepts Direct Application

yes


Accepts Common Application

yes


Total Applications

-


Average Tuition Fees

Maryland Institute College of Art offers majors and minors in various fields of study in both undergraduate as well as graduate programs. The figures for each of the areas of study linked are provided as average estimated costs. The costs may vary depending on many factors. On average, the tuition and fees cost about $46,870 per year for both undergraduate and graduate courses.

Degree Type Tuition Fees
Diploma -
Undergraduate $46,870
Post Graduate $46,870

Application Details

Maryland Institute College of Art expects applicants to pay an Application Fee of $70 ($60 application fee; $10 portfolio submission fee). The students who are applying can mail the admission materials to 1300 W Mount Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217, 410.669.9200, Maryland Institute College of Art. Some of the other important documents to be submitted while applying to MICA have been listed below:

  • Copy of passport
  • Certificate of financial support 
  • Bank statement.
  • Personal data information form
  • Copy of the award letter, if any

 

Events Dates
Applcation Start Date
2022-02-01
Application End Date
2022-04-01
Application Deadline
2022-05-01

Other Fees

Along with tuition fees, the students might have to pay other additional fees like accommodation fees, stationary fees, association fees, sports clubs fees, and others depending upon the programs one has enrolled in and also facilities one has availed. More details regarding other expenses have been listed below: 

For On-Campus Accommodation 

  • Room and Board - $12,860 / Year
  • Books and Supplies- $1,500 / Year
  • Other expenses- $1,500 / Year

For Off-Campus Accommodation 

  • Room & Board (not with family)- $10,470/Year
  • Other Expenses (not with family)- $1,500/Year
  • Room & Board (with family)- $1,500/Year
  • Other Expenses (with family)- $1,500/Year 
Average Annual Tuition Fees
$46,870
Average Accommodation
$10,010
Application Fees
$70

Courses Fees

On average the tuition and fees cost about $46,870 per year for both undergraduate and graduate courses. The payment for tuition fees as well as other additional fees like accommodation fees, student association fees, and others can be done through online payment methods depending on their ease and convenience. 

Bachelor Courses:

Master Courses:

Bachelor of Architectural Design

Course Fees: $46870


Bachelor of Arts [B.A]

Course Fees: $46870


Master of Arts [M.A]

Course Fees: $46870


Bachelor of Fine Arts [B.F.A]

Course Fees: $46870


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Contact Information

Maryland Institute College of Art can be contacted by +1-410-669-9200, Location: Baltimore, Maryland or visit the website https://www.mica.edu/

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