Maryland Institute College of Art Acceptance Rate
Baltimore, Maryland · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,127
- Admitted
- 2,417
- Yield
- 11.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Maryland Institute College of Art's acceptance rate has risen from 54.2% in 2014–15 to 77.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,067 to 3,127 (+2%) over that period.
Its 77.3% rate makes Maryland Institute College of Art more selective than about 48% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Maryland schools, it is more selective than about 43%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.7% for women vs 65.7% for men, a 15-point gap). Maryland Institute College of Art has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 11.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,067 | 1,661 | 54.2% | 455 |
| 2015–16 | 3,818 | 1,808 | 47.4% | 411 |
| 2016–17 | 3,475 | 1,984 | 57.1% | 351 |
| 2017–18 | 3,636 | 2,240 | 61.6% | 423 |
| 2018–19 | 3,702 | 2,379 | 64.3% | 425 |
| 2019–20 | 4,024 | 2,571 | 63.9% | 405 |
| 2020–21 | 2,990 | 2,686 | 89.8% | 289 |
| 2021–22 | 3,066 | 2,629 | 85.7% | 311 |
| 2022–23 | 3,139 | 2,498 | 79.6% | 227 |
| 2023–24 | 3,127 | 2,417 | 77.3% | 277 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,422 | 1,954 | 80.7% |
| Men | 705 | 463 | 65.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 455–580 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 460–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–30 | 8% |
How Maryland Institute College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Maryland Institute College of Art's acceptance rate?
Maryland Institute College of Art's acceptance rate is 77.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,417 admitted of 3,127 applicants).
Is Maryland Institute College of Art test optional?
Maryland Institute College of Art is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Maryland Institute College of Art?
Maryland Institute College of Art received 3,127 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,417.
What SAT score do you need for Maryland Institute College of Art?
Admitted students at Maryland Institute College of Art typically scored 455–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Maryland Institute College of Art getting harder to get into?
Maryland Institute College of Art has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 54.2% in 2014–15 to 77.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.mica.edu/.