Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Minneapolis, MN. It is classified as School of art, music, and design by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree.

The MCAD's 2022 tuition & fees is $41,794. 97% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $21,801.

The school has a total enrollment of 760 and the student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation from MCAD is $43,200 and it varies by field of study.

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

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Directory Information

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
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	four-years, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	School of art, music, and design
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Minneapolis College of Art and Design Campus, Minneapolis, MN

2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Minneapolis College of Art and Design are $41,794. For graduate programs, its 2022 graduate school tuition and fees are $41,794.

The estimated 2023 tuition & fees are $41,794 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees are $41,794.

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Undergraduate	$41,794
Graduate	$41,794

Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)

Undergraduate	$41,794
Graduate	$41,794

The estimation for 2022-2023 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2022 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 66% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 39%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,130.

The average graduation rate is 63%. Total 760 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $43,200. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Film/Cinema/Video Studies program shows the highest salary with $23,500 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2022 MCAD Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	66% Acceptance Rate / 39% Yield
Test Scores »	1,130 SAT / 23 ACT
Graduation Rate »	63%
Transfer-out Rate	17%
Retention Rate	68%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	11.11% (9 to 1)
Student Population »	760 (670 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$21,801
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$43,200
Average Salary by Field of Study	$20,900 - $23,500

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Minneapolis College of Art and Design offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at MCAD
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes

MCAD provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at MCAD
Remedial services	No
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of MCAD. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 290. It also offers separate board/meal plans.