Maryland Institute College of Art
- Private
- Arts
Maryland Institute College of Art: international tuition 58,310 USD per year, one-year total cost 86,436 USD, acceptance rate 76.8%. Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
MICA considers international students for merit scholarships with their admission application, and they can request need-based aid by submitting the CSS Profile. The pages do not say whether admission is need-blind for international applicants.
Getting in. The school admits 76.8% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 570–670, Math 508–635, ACT 25–33. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 86,436 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/2. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Maryland Institute College of Art?
International tuition is 58,310 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 86,436 USD.
Does Maryland Institute College of Art offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. MICA considers international students for merit scholarships with their admission application, and they can request need-based aid by submitting the CSS Profile. The pages do not say whether admission is need-blind for international applicants.
What English scores does Maryland Institute College of Art require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Maryland Institute College of Art?
The acceptance rate is 76.8%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
This is the published full-time annual tuition rate for undergraduate students.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearUnclear: the quoted sentence was not found verbatim on the source page.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe page says the international forms do not affect admission review, but it never states whether ability to pay is ignored for international applicants, so this stays unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?YesInternational students requesting need-based support must complete the CSS Profile so the Financial Aid Office can assess their need.
Scholarships at this school
MICA institutional need-based aidNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The FAQ says international students submit the CSS Profile to be considered for need-based aid.
- Renewable in later years
MICA institutional merit scholarships (incl. international merit scholarships)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
MICA-funded scholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
MICA describes merit scholarships for new students but does not state whether international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
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Application requirements
- PortfolioiThe portfolio must contain 10–15 artworks.Required
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyiIf English is not your first language, submit a valid English test unless you meet MICA’s waiver conditions.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- Spring 2027 preferred filing date (first-year students)Applicationin32days
- Fall 2027 preferred filing date (first-year students)Application+109 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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