- Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 570–670 reading and writing, 508–635 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–33 composite
- Average net price: $43,066 a year (2022–23)
Maryland Institute College of Art GPA requirements
Maryland Institute College of Art requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Maryland Institute College of Art hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Maryland Institute College of Art acceptance rate
Maryland Institute College of Art admitted 2,458 of 3,201 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Maryland Institute College of Art in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 570 | 645 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 508 | 580 | 635 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 | 33 |
| ACT English | 25 | 33 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 24 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1258 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Maryland Institute College of Art looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Maryland Institute College of Art awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $43,066 a year at Maryland Institute College of Art in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Maryland Institute College of Art?
Maryland Institute College of Art requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Maryland Institute College of Art hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Maryland Institute College of Art?
Maryland Institute College of Art's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,458 of 3,201 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Maryland Institute College of Art students have?
The middle 50% of Maryland Institute College of Art's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (11% of them) scored 570–670 in Reading and Writing and 508–635 in Math. The median scores were 645 (Reading and Writing) and 580 (Math).
What ACT scores do Maryland Institute College of Art students have?
The middle 50% of Maryland Institute College of Art's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (4% of them) had composite scores of 25–33, with a median of 29.
Does Maryland Institute College of Art accept AP credit?
Yes. Maryland Institute College of Art awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Maryland Institute College of Art?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $43,066 a year at Maryland Institute College of Art, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Maryland Institute College of ArtU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).