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Frederick, MD · Baltimore, MD
| Hood College | Maryland Institute College of Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,873/yr | $42,729/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,424/yr | $32,389/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $26,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,454/yr | $35,223/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,837/yr | $45,071/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,638/yr | $45,906/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,078/yr | $50,918/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $281/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,200/yr | $20,400/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,442/yr | $22,190/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,430/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,784/yr | $1,800/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $61,219/yr | $76,860/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $47,700/yr | $56,800/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $47,700/yr | $56,800/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 37% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 68% | 41% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 78% | 77% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1078–1305 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1258 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 25–33 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 25–35 · Math 24–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,287 | 3,127 |
| Students accepted | 2,568 | 2,417 |
| Students who enrolled | 303 | 277 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 8% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 57% | 72% |
| Freshmen who come back | 68% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $57,089/yr | $45,212/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $33,533–$79,463 | $21,148–$68,654 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 64% | 77% |
| White students graduating | 59% | 65% |
| Black students graduating | 48% | 67% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 58% | 79% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,415/yr | $33,451/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 64% |
| Graduate on time | 44% | 52% |
| Pell students who graduate | 48% | 66% |
| First-gen students who finish | 61% | 65% |
| Low-income students who finish | 63% | 69% |
| Students who transfer out | 29% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $52,669/yr | $37,601/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Communication & Journalism 10% | Visual & Performing Arts 71% · Communication & Journalism 16% · Communications Technologies 10% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 19% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 71% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees | Communications Technologies — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Architecture — 3% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | No data reported |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $93,577/yr | Design and Applied Arts — $70,027/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 19% | 0% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,194 | 1,189 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 903 | 496 |
| Average professor pay | $8,361/mo | $9,574/mo |
| Full-time professors | 41% | 17% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $52,820 | $73,007 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (large) |
| Location | Frederick, MD | Baltimore, MD |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1893 | 1826 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.5% | 19% |
| Men | 35% | 24% |
| Women | 65% | 76% |
| White students | 50% | 32% |
| Black students | 18% | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 17% | 12% |
| Asian students | 3.2% | 9.3% |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 6% |
| Other / not reported | 6.2% | 11% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 31% | 17% |
| Part-time students | 1.8% | 5.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,518/yr | $19,211/yr |
| Endowment | $197.8M | $117.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 768 | 997 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,900/yr | $11,860/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,350/yr | $8,064/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 27 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 383 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $3.5M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $3.5M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $24,102 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.