Maryland Institute College of Art

If you are considering submitting an application to Maryland Institute College of Art, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is February 1 and the fee for the application costs $60.

Students who submit their applications to Maryland Institute College of Art for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than February 26.

Maryland Institute College of Art Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Maryland Institute College of Art's admissions stats.

Maryland Institute College of Art 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	61%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	26%
Waitlist	Yes

Maryland Institute College of Art Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Maryland Institute College of Art.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 1
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	December 1	January 11

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Want to Apply Early to Maryland Institute College of Art?

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Maryland Institute College of Art offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 1.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Maryland Institute College of Art will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 11.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Maryland Institute College of Art Admissions

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How To Get Into Maryland Institute College of Art

It is very difficult to get into Maryland Institute College of Art. Maryland Institute College of Art evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, Maryland Institute College of Art **accepted .

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like Maryland Institute College of Art, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transferring to Maryland Institute College of Art

It is extremely difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Maryland Institute College of Art

Maryland Institute College of Art has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Maryland Institute College of Art Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Maryland Institute College of Art

Curious about the factors that are considered by Maryland Institute College of Art during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Interview	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Maryland Institute College of Art for more information on admission factors.

Maryland Institute College of Art 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Maryland Institute College of Art, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Maryland Institute College of Art's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation	3
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Other Requirements	√			art portfolio, test scores
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Maryland Institute College of Art?

Students admitted to Maryland Institute College of Art have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Maryland Institute College of Art considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Maryland Institute College of Art does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 61% of Maryland Institute College of Art's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 26% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Maryland Institute College of Art?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Maryland Institute College of Art students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 500 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Maryland Institute College of Art students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 500 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Maryland Institute College of Art?

To be most competitive at Maryland Institute College of Art, you should strive to earn between 22 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Maryland Institute College of Art's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Maryland Institute College of Art students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Maryland Institute College of Art

For transfer students, it is extremely difficult to get admitted to Maryland Institute College of Art.

Transfer students can enroll in Maryland Institute College of Art during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Maryland Institute College of Art Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Maryland Institute College of Art?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Maryland Institute College of Art.

Does Maryland Institute College of Art accept transfer credits?

✅ Maryland Institute College of Art accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Maryland Institute College of Art accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Maryland Institute College of Art accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Maryland Institute College of Art?

✅ Maryland Institute College of Art is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Maryland Institute College of Art?

✅ Maryland Institute College of Art offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

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