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Tuition

$34,374

$34,374

not including room and board

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Moderately Selective

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 258
Declined + 148
Total Received 406
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Private (nonprofit)

605

undergraduate students

73

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

39%

61%

male

female

1  :  15

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
15%
600-699
31%
500-599
46%
400-499
8%
300-399
0
200-299
0
700-800
0
600-699
31%
500-599
46%
400-499
15%
300-399
8%
200-299
0
700-800
8%
600-699
23%
500-599
38%
400-499
31%
300-399
0
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
12%
24-29
33%
18-23
47%
12-17
7%
6-11
1%
Below 6
0
30-36
0
24-29
36%
18-23
45%
12-17
19%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
3%
24-29
40%
18-23
50%
12-17
7%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Graphic Design
  2. Illustration
  3. Photography
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School Facts

Minneapolis College of Art and Design, founded in 1886, is a private coeducational college focused on fine art, media, and design. Its seven-acre campus is located in the urban community of Minneapolis, MN.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 678
Established in 1886
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 6411
ACT 2130

Right Now

Minneapolis, MN

Seven-acre, urban campus in Minneapolis (population: 382,578). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2501 Stevens Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
30%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
80%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
15%
600-699
31%
500-599
46%
400-499
8%
300-399
0
200-299
0
700-800
0
600-699
31%
500-599
46%
400-499
15%
300-399
8%
200-299
0
700-800
8%
600-699
23%
500-599
38%
400-499
31%
300-399
0
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
12%
24-29
33%
18-23
47%
12-17
7%
6-11
1%
Below 6
0
30-36
0
24-29
36%
18-23
45%
12-17
19%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
3%
24-29
40%
18-23
50%
12-17
7%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted no
Application deadline February 15 (priority deadline)
May 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Essay
Particular talent/ability
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Recommendations

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Moderately Selective

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 258
Declined + 148
Total Received 406

Admissions Contact

Melissa Huybrecht
Director of Admissions
P: 800 874-6223, extension 1
F: 612 874-3701
admissions@mcad.edu

Cost

Tuition $31,450
Room 3,220
Additional fees 200
Books & supplies 2,724
Total $37,594
Average Financial Aid - 16,670
Total with Avg. Aid $20,924

Financial Aid

59%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$16,670

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,055,946
State $490,501
Institutional $4,789,661
Other external $442,418
Total $6,778,526

Non-need-based

Federal $0
State $0
Institutional $554,704
Other external $121,612
Total $676,316

Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
July 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Business/Farm Supplement

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 874-6223, extension 2
F: 612 874-3701
financialaid@mcad.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Laura Link
Director of Financial Aid
laura_link@mcad.edu

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Advertising
Animation
Cartoon/Comic Illustration
Drawing
Film/Video
Fine Arts
Furniture Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interactive Multimedia
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Studies
Visualization
Web/Multimedia Environments

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Graphic Design
  2. Illustration
  3. Photography

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art

678

total students

52%

48%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

89%

605
students

Female
61%
370

Male
39%
235

Graduate

11%

73
students

Female
55%
40

Male
45%
33

undergraduateFull-time

94%

572
students

Female
62%
351

Male
38%
221

undergraduatePart-time

6%

33
students

Female
58%
19

Male
42%
14

Transfer Admissions

57%

Transfer applicants accepted

41%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: May 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

63

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

57

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 5
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Germany
Ireland
Japan
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Megan Leafblad
Assistant Director, International Programs
612 874-3739
mleafblad@mcad.edu

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