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Shaping Independent Thinkers for a CHANGING WORLD

MICUA is dedicated to championing the growth, excellence, and accessibility of independent colleges and universities in Maryland, ensuring a thriving educational landscape that empowers students and strengthens communities. 

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The Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA) is a member-driven organization devoted to promoting independent higher education and the public benefit that it provides to meet educational, economic, and cultural needs. 

MICUA advocates for private nonprofit institutions in matters relating to public policy or other interest. MICUA provides services to meet the needs of independent higher education and fosters cooperative efforts among its member institutions and all segments of higher education.

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By the Numbers

Explore By The Numbers 2024 for a comprehensive breakdown of MICUA's impact, featuring data on the effectiveness of the Sellinger Program, MICUA's student demographics, the value for taxpayers, and the positive economic contributions.

Explore By The Numbers 2024 for a comprehensive breakdown of MICUA's impact, featuring data on the effectiveness of the Sellinger Program, MICUA's student demographics, the value for taxpayers, and the positive economic contributions.

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for lower income students

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2009 - 2010

2009 - 2010

                       Growth in Enrollment of Students who are Pell Grant Recipients

24%

0%

25%

MICUA

                                            Graduation Rate of Pell Grant Recipients and Underrepresented Minorities at MICUA Institutions Surpasses the Overal National Average

6 year

4 year private

4 year public

73.7

67.3

59.3

65

53.9

48.1

66.8

55.8

48.2

Underrepresented Minority Students Enrolled at MICUA Institutions have grown four thousand from 2011 - 2021. 

15,000

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2011

2021

MEMBER INSTITUTIONS

MICUA is a group of 15 diverse institutions in Maryland offering quality education with small classes and close faculty-student interaction. They provide undergraduate and expanding graduate programs, incorporating emerging technologies. MICUA serves as an advocate for Maryland's valuable and diverse resources in higher education.

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Johns Hopkins • Hood College • Goucher • Capitol • Mount St. Mary’s • Notre Dame of Maryland University • St. John’s College • Stevenson • Washington Adventist • Loyola •McDaniel College • MICA • Johns Hopkins • Hood College • Goucher • Capitol • Mount St. Mary’s • Notre Dame of Maryland University • St. John’s College • Stevenson • Washington Adventist • Loyola •McDaniel College • MICA • Johns Hopkins • Hood College • Goucher • Capitol • Mount St. Mary’s • Notre Dame of Maryland University • St. John’s College • Stevenson • Washington Adventist • Loyola •McDaniel College • MICA • Johns Hopkins • Hood College • Goucher • Capitol • Mount St. Mary’s • Notre Dame of Maryland University • St. John’s College • Stevenson • Washington Adventist • Loyola •McDaniel College • MICA

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