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Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Minneapolis, MN 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate66%
Acceptance Rate66%

About Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Offering a transformative education open to all backgrounds, MCAD gets you ready to confidently lead and practice in an ever-evolving world. It’s where students find their personal and professional purpose as creative, cultural leaders. MCAD is recognized nationally and internationally for its innovative approaches to art and design education. MCAD is located in the heart of the rich art and design community of the Twin Cities and is home to more than 800 students. World-class art and design education begins with world-class educators. Working artists and designers who are respected in their fields, MCAD’s faculty are renowned for their ingenuity, expertise, and commitment as instructors. Each year they inspire new generations of creative thinkers to make the successful transition from students to professional artists and designers. MCAD is a close, supportive, and transformative community that impacts graduates their entire lives.

Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit college in the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minneapolis College of Art and Design was founded in 1886. The college enrolls around 776 students per year, including 676 undergraduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Minneapolis College of Art and Design

It is moderately difficult to get into Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Around 66% of applicants get into Minneapolis College of Art and Design each year. Out of 638 applications received in 2022, 418 students were offered admission.

Minneapolis College of Art and Design Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 66%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA 3.3
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 1%

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Minneapolis College of Art and Design Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Apr 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Apr 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Minneapolis College of Art and Design is Apr 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Minneapolis College of Art and Design is Apr 1.

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Minneapolis College of Art and Design SAT Scores

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Minneapolis College of Art and Design Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$52,910

In State

$52,910

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$42,110
$42,110
Fees
$450
$450
Housing
$7,290
$7,290
Books
$3,060
$3,060

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Minneapolis College of Art and Design is like? There are approximately 776 students enrolled at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, including 676 undergraduate students and 100 graduate students. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 61% percent are from MN and 39% percent of students are from other states.

99%

Full Time

1%

Part Time

61%

In State

39%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

776

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

66%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$42,560

Out-of-State

$42,560

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Apr 1
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