Maryland Institute College of Art

Maryland Institute College of Art is very difficult to get into.

If you are thinking about applying to Maryland Institute College of Art, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the application fee costs $60.

Students who apply to Maryland Institute College of Art for fall semester should anticipate a decision by February 26.

Maryland Institute College of Art Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Maryland Institute College of Art 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
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
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	February 26

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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 in hopes that it will increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit 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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Transferring to Maryland Institute College of Art

Transfer student admissions is extremely difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Maryland Institute College of Art

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

What's Most Important for Getting Into Maryland Institute College of Art?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines 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 apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Maryland Institute College of Art

What does Maryland Institute College of Art consider 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
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	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. 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)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	art portfolio, test scores
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
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 is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2004, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

✅ Maryland Institute College of Art is not test optional.

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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