by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Maryland Institute College of Art, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on MICA costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
The average tuition and fees at Maryland Institute College of Art for undergraduates was $52,040 a year in 2020-2021. There was no discount for in-state students.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $50,160 | $1,880 | $52,040 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Maryland Institute College of Art cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $52,040 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Maryland Institute College of Art was high when compared to the national average. Note that MICA does not give any in-state discounts.
If you want to know how MICA compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | Maryland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Maryland Institute College of Art Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for Maryland Institute College of Art increased with an average annual rate of 2.34% over the past five years. Tuition by 2.30%, and fees by 39.11%. This school year, students can expect to pay $54,506 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of tuition and fees for two years at MICA to be $110,287, and $225,800 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at MICA.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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