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Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a small, private institution located in Minneapolis, mn. Minneapolis College of Art and Design offers undergraduate degrees in 13 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 689 undergraduates
cost $42,560 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Minneapolis College of Art and Design? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 56.9%
SAT score average 1234
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Minneapolis College of Art and Design is known for one of its top majors: Design and Applied Arts. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Other

Popular majors

Design and Applied Arts
Graphic Communications
Fine and Studio Arts
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $42,560
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,290
Books & supplies $3,060
Other expenses $2,000
Cost of attendance* $54,910
Average financial aid package N/A
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Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $42,560
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,290
Books & supplies $3,060
Other expenses $2,000
Cost of attendance* $54,910
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $54,910 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Minneapolis College of Art and Design has a total undergraduate enrollment of 689, with gender binary students split 33% male and 67% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 2501 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
phone N/A
address https://mcad.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Minneapolis College of Art and Design to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Minneapolis College of Art and Design?

Minneapolis College of Art and Design is located in Minneapolis, mn.

What is the acceptance rate at Minneapolis College of Art and Design? 

The acceptance rate for Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 57%.

What’s the average GPA for Minneapolis College of Art and Design?

The average high school GPA for Minneapolis College of Art and Design students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Minneapolis College of Art and Design?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Minneapolis College of Art and Design including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $219,640.

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