Maryland Institute is in a large city, in Baltimore, Maryland. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Maryland Institute earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include design, art studies, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
Maryland Institute does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2005, 45% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 540 to 650 for students at Maryland Institute. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 510 and 620. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Maryland Institute, in 2005, had 2,108 students (1,816 full-time equivalent).
Most students at the school attend full-time. Dorm living is common.
More complete details are provided below.
Maryland Institute College Of Art
1300 Mount Royal Ave
Baltimore, MD 21217-4134
General Phone: (410) 669-9200
Admissions Phone: (410) 225-2222
Financial Aid Phone: (410) 225-2285
http://www.mica.edu
Maryland Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 150 | painting, fine arts studies, sculpture, textile arts, ceramics, crafts and folk art |
| Design | 115 | graphic design, illustration, interior design, design and applied arts |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 109 | multimedia, photography, film and photography, printmaking |
| Education And Teaching | 35 | art education |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Maryland Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 284 | 12 |
| Master's degree | 95 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 22 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 19 | 1 |
In 2005, Maryland Institute had a total enrollment of 2,108 students (1,816 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 17% |
| Pennsylvania | 13% |
| New York | 12% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Texas | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
Maryland Institute offers campus housing for 629 of its 1,816 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Baltimore, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,487 | 1,118 | 45% | 396 | 35% |
| Men | 829 | 373 | 45% | 132 | 35% |
| Women | 1,658 | 745 | 45% | 264 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 620 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (410) 225-2222
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,920 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,920 |
| Room and board | $ 7,530 |
| Room charge | $ 5,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,030 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Maryland Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 208000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (410) 225-2285
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 57 | $55,789 | 56 | $52,321 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $55,789 | 56 | $52,321 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Painting
Sculpture
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
Printmaking
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Maryland Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Has ROTC (army)
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