Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Ringling College of Art and Design's yield is 13 pts higher than Maryland Institute College of Art's
Yield rate - 2
Ringling College of Art and Design admits 70% vs. 77% at Maryland Institute College of Art
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Maryland Institute College of ArtAccessible
- Ringling College of Art and DesignSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 21–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Maryland Institute College of ArtTest-optional
- Ringling College of Art and DesignTest-blind
How they read a record
Maryland Institute College of Art
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Ringling College of Art and Design
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Maryland Institute College of Art | Ringling College of Art and Design |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why