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Maryland Institute College of Art SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1078-1305. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 25-33. Maryland Institute College of Art admitted 77% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1078-1305
ACT middle 50%
25-33
Acceptance rate
77%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
1,189

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Maryland Institute College of Art?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1305 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Maryland Institute College of Art's SAT submitters; 1078 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 65% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

Score check

Where does your score land at Maryland Institute College of Art?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Maryland Institute College of Art SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing570645670
SAT Math508580635
SAT total (estimated)107812251305
ACT composite252933

Reading and Writing runs higher than Math here: the top quarter starts at 670 in Reading and Writing but 635 in Math.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1258.

Testing policy

Does Maryland Institute College of Art require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Maryland Institute College of Art told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Maryland Institute College of Art's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Maryland Institute College of Art

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$56,800
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$42,729
First-year retention rate
83%
Graduation rate within 6 years
72%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$45,212

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FAQ

Maryland Institute College of Art admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Maryland Institute College of Art?

Maryland Institute College of Art does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1078 and 1305 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1305 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1078 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Maryland Institute College of Art?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 25 to 33, with a median of 29. Scoring 33 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Maryland Institute College of Art require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Maryland Institute College of Art reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Maryland Institute College of Art's admissions website before you apply.

What is Maryland Institute College of Art's acceptance rate?

Maryland Institute College of Art admitted 77% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].