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Baltimore, MD · Emmitsburg, MD
| Maryland Institute College of Art | Mount St. Mary's University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $42,729/yr | $22,655/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $32,389/yr | $11,603/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,500 | $25,391 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $35,223/yr | $20,067/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $45,071/yr | $21,942/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $45,906/yr | $27,170/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $50,918/yr | $31,330/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $281/mo | $269/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $20,400/yr | $15,050/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $22,190/yr | $10,050/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $950/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,800/yr | $2,070/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $76,860/yr | $63,731/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $56,800/yr | $48,630/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $56,800/yr | $48,630/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 23% | 31% |
| Students taking federal loans | 41% | 51% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 77% | 74% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1078–1305 | 1046–1280 |
| SAT average | 1258 | 1176 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–33 | 19–27 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 25–35 · Math 24–27 | English 21–29 · Math 20–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,127 | 5,422 |
| Students accepted | 2,417 | 3,896 |
| Students who enrolled | 277 | 480 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 11% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 11% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 8% | 1% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Required | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 72% | 65% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 71% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $45,212/yr | $64,072/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $21,148–$68,654 | $45,644–$92,305 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 77% | 65% |
| White students graduating | 65% | 70% |
| Black students graduating | 67% | 57% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 79% | 62% |
| Asian students graduating | 77% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $33,451/yr | $48,915/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 64% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 52% | 62% |
| Pell students who graduate | 66% | 57% |
| First-gen students who finish | 65% | 63% |
| Low-income students who finish | 69% | 61% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 28% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $37,601/yr | $58,069/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Visual & Performing Arts 71% · Communication & Journalism 16% · Communications Technologies 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Social Sciences 11% · Computer & Information Sciences 9% |
| Most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 71% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 16% of degrees | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Communications Technologies — 10% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Architecture — 3% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | No data reported | Health Professions — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Design and Applied Arts — $70,027/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $74,010/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 0% | 20% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,189 | 1,768 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 496 | 578 |
| Average professor pay | $9,574/mo | $7,399/mo |
| Full-time professors | 17% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $73,007 | $82,574 |
| Setting | City (large) | Rural (distant) |
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Emmitsburg, MD |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1826 | 1808 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 19% | 5% |
| Men | 24% | 50% |
| Women | 76% | 50% |
| White students | 32% | 47% |
| Black students | 11% | 20% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 17% |
| Asian students | 9.3% | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5.5% |
| Other / not reported | 11% | 2.3% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 17% | 23% |
| Part-time students | 5.1% | 5% |
| Students age 25+ | 8.6% | 5.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $19,211/yr | $10,126/yr |
| Endowment | $117.4M | $64.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 997 | 1,460 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $11,860/yr | $7,500/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $8,064/yr | $7,250/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| 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 | No | 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 | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | No data reported | No |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 21 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 711 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $11.5M |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $23.2M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $23.2M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $252,033 |
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, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.