Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, Maryland · Private
Maryland Institute College of Art admitted 77% of 3,127 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 915–1220 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 71% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Maryland Institute College of Art’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $60, and Maryland Institute College of Art accepts the Common App fee waiver. Maryland Institute College of Art asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Maryland Institute College of Art’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $78,224 a year. After grants, students paid $43,066 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Maryland Institute College of Art’s acceptance rate?
Maryland Institute College of Art admitted 77% of applicants: 2,417 of 3,127 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Maryland Institute College of Art’s application deadline?
Maryland Institute College of Art uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for Maryland Institute College of Art?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 915 to 1220, with a median around 1130. A score at or above 1130 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Maryland Institute College of Art’s application fee?
The application fee is $60 for 2026–27, and Maryland Institute College of Art accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Maryland Institute College of Art require?
Besides the application and transcript, Maryland Institute College of Art asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Maryland Institute College of Art have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Maryland Institute College of Art asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (answer one or both, in one box of up to 650 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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