Established in 1826, Maryland Institute College of Art is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Baltimore (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Maryland. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is a small coeducational US higher education institution. Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 196 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MICA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.