by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Maryland Institute College of Art, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Maryland Institute College of Art stood at $56,800 for the year for full-time undergrads. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $2,050; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,750 |
| Fees | $2,050 |
| Total | $56,800 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Maryland Institute College of Art cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Maryland Institute College of Art tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MD | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Maryland Institute College of Art is relatively pricey.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Maryland Institute College of Art Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Maryland Institute College of Art has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $50,160 |
| Two Years Ago | $51,870 |
| One Year Ago | $53,160 |
| Most Recent Year | $54,750 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at MICA has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition went up 3.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $58,498 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 2.96%, which puts the figure next year near $58,481.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $58,481 |
| In 2 Years | $60,212 |
| In 3 Years | $61,994 |
| In 4 Years | $63,829 |
| In 5 Years | $65,719 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $244,516.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Maryland Institute College of Art, head to the Maryland Institute College of Art Financial Aid page.
