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Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
- 1300 Mount Royal Ave
- Baltimore, MD 21217
- OPEID College Code: 00208000
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- General Phone: (410) 669-9200
- President: Fred Lazarus Iv
- Website: www.mica.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 2,213
- College Alias: MICA

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - MICA Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Schools of Art, Music, and Design
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.mica.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 747 | 1,855 | 2,602 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 277 (37%) | 687 (37%) | 964 (37%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 115 (42%) | 286 (42%) | 401 (42%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 374 | 91% |
| ACT ® Exam | 38 | 9% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 530 | 660 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | 490 | 630 |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: MICA Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 80%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 65% | 14% | 11% | 75% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,331 | $4,038 | $3,995 | $8,787 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Number in Default | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 495 | 425 | 310 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $30,680 | $28,670 | $26,920 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $30,680 | $28,670 | $26,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,390 | $7,910 | $7,530 |
| Other Expenses | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,010 | $7,685 | $7,205 |
| Other Expenses | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,600 | $1,300 | $1,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $41,770 | $39,280 | $37,150 |
| Out of State | $41,770 | $39,280 | $37,150 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $41,390 | $39,055 | $36,825 |
| Out of State | $41,390 | $39,055 | $36,825 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $33,680 | $31,670 | $29,920 |
| Out of State | $33,680 | $31,670 | $29,920 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | |||
| Art Teacher Education | - | - | 45 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |||
| Art and Art Studies | 3 | - | - |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | - | 3 | - |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | - | - | - |
| Commercial Photography | - | - | - |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | - | 5 | - |
| Design and Visual Communications | - | - | - |
| Drawing | - | 1 | - |
| Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts | - | 22 | - |
| Film, Video and Photographic Arts, Other | - | 7 | - |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 15 | 17 | 26 |
| Graphic Design | 10 | 41 | 8 |
| Illustration | - | 30 | - |
| Interior Design | 7 | 15 | - |
| Intermedia, Multimedia | - | 54 | - |
| Painting | - | 51 | 23 |
| Photography | - | 22 | 8 |
| Printmaking | - | 10 | - |
| Sculpture | - | 34 | 3 |
| Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | 2 | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,213 Undergraduate: 1,963 Graduate: 250
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 707 Female: 1,506
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 630 Female: 1,333
- Graduate Gender Male: 77 Female: 173
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,815 Part-Time: 398
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,656 Part-Time: 307
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 159 Part-Time: 91
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 82 | 4% |
| American Indian | 5 | 0.2% |
| Black | 74 | 3% |
| Asian | 169 | 8% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 3% |
| White | 1,292 | 58% |
| Unknown | 517 | 23% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 29 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 730 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 681 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 289 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 157 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 76 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 58 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 76 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 80 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 33 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 665 | 389 | 276 |
| Faculty Status | 320 | 128 | 192 |
| Graduate Assistants | 57 | - | 57 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 336 | 128 | 208 |
| Primarily Instruction | 320 | 128 | 192 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 77 | 77 | - |
| Other Professionals | 53 | 48 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 199 | 136 | 63 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 82 | 67 | 15 |
| Skilled Crafts | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 70 | 48 | 22 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,282 (128) | $70,239 (60) | $68,438 (68) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,282 (128) | $70,239 (60) | $68,438 (68) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 70% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 75% |
| Female | 68% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 73% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 62% |
| Asian | 63% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | 69% |
| Unknown | 86% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 64% |
| 5 Years | 69% |
| 6 Years | 70% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 9 | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 9 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
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