Independent college association in Annapolis, Maryland

The Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA) is located at 140 South Street in Annapolis, Maryland, United States. As a university institution, MICUA is dedicated to promoting independent higher education and the public benefits it provides for educational, economic, and cultural needs. MICUA advocates for private nonprofit institutions in public policy matters and provides services to meet the needs of independent higher education. With a focus on fostering cooperative efforts among member institutions and all segments of higher education, MICUA offers quality education with small classes and close faculty-student interaction. The institution offers undergraduate and expanding graduate programs, incorporating emerging technologies. MICUA consists of 15 diverse institutions in Maryland, including Johns Hopkins, Hood College, Goucher, Capitol, Mount St. Mary’s, and others. The graduation rate of Pell Grant recipients and underrepresented minorities at MICUA institutions surpasses the overall national average, with a significant increase in underrepresented minority students enrolled from 2011 to 2021. MICUA is shaping independent thinkers and leaders for a changing world, emphasizing the value of Maryland's resources in higher education.

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