[company_age]198.0[/company_age][employees]nan[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is a private art and design college located in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1826, MICA is the oldest continuously operating art and design college in the United States. The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of disciplines, including fine arts, design, media, and art education. MICA is known for its rigorous academic programs, its commitment to social justice, and its vibrant and diverse student body. The college has been ranked among the top art and design schools in the United States by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. MICA is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). MICA's unique strengths include its long history and tradition, its commitment to social justice, and its focus on interdisciplinary learning. The college's alumni network is also a valuable asset, as it includes many successful artists, designers, and educators.[/description][ps]Undergraduate and graduate programs in fine arts, design, media, and art education[/ps]