Art Degrees Online

MICA attracts some of the most talented, passionate and serious individuals in the world as faculty and students. The College is a universe of artists, designers, and scholars who celebrate the creative process, the majesty of the arts, and the mind-expanding pursuit of knowledge. To maintain this community of artists, admission to Maryland Institute College of Art is highly competitive. In selecting from among the many outstanding applications we receive for a limited number of spaces, MICA’s Admission Committee considers a comprehensive set of factors. Central to our evaluations are the artistic and academic qualifications of our candidates, but we also consider extracurricular activities and achievements, art experience beyond classroom instruction, and personal qualities.

Follow the links in the menu above for more information on visiting the campus or meeting a MICA representative off campus, undergraduate admission procedures and deadlines, preparing your portfolio, tution and fees, and financial aid and scholarships.

A college education is a major investment. However, you may qualify for some form of financial assistance.

New and transferring students should first contact the admission department to get information about:
Federal aid
State aid
Alternative loans
Scholarships
Visit our Financial Aid Guide for links and information about a variety of financial aid opportunities.

Application Requirements (view full details).
Completed application for admission.
Nonrefundable application fee. $25 if submitted online; $50 if submitted in paper form.
Official transcript from last high school attended. General Equivalency Diploma is also acceptable. International transcripts must be in English or accompanied by a certified English translation.
Official report of SAT or ACT scores* including the writing section.

All applicants are now automatically reviewed for academic scholarship consideration based on completed application files. Scholarships also may be awarded to admitted students based on a combination of academic and artistic achievements.

Required for Artistic Scholarship Consideration
Portfolio, audition or writing submission.

Optional Supporting Materials for Application or Scholarship Consideration
Recommendations. Up to three recommendations may be submitted by teachers, counselors or community leaders who have had immediate contact with the applicant.
Statement of purpose.