Minneapolis College of Art and Design

MCAD Overview

Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Minneapolis, MN. It is classified as School of art, music, and design by Carnegie Classification

The MCAD's tuition & fees is $45,484 for the academic year 2024-2025. 99% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $27,086.

The school has a total enrollment of 831 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).

MCAD's acceptance rate is 48.48% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 38.89%. The median SAT score is 1220 and the ACT score is 23.

Minneapolis College of Art and Design is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Minneapolis College of Art and Design is $45,484. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $45,484.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $47,207 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $47,207.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$45,484
Graduate	$45,484

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$47,207
Graduate	$47,207

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	48.48% Acceptance Rate / 38.89% Yield
Test Scores »	1,220 SAT / 23 ACT
Graduation Rate »	51%
Transfer-out Rate	28%
Retention Rate	75%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	8.33% (12 to 1)
Student Population »	831 (720 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$27,086

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Minneapolis College of Art and Design offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at MCAD
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	2501 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone	612-874-3737
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

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Minneapolis College of Art and Design

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