Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 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.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

48% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 854 applied, 414 accepted, and 161 enrolled in MCAD.
44 men and 117 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,220 SAT, 23 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,220 and ACT score is 23. The SAT score of 1220 is good, 74 to 81 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total113012201340
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing600630710
Math530590630
ACT Score
Composite212329
Math172426
English202429
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $45,484 for undergraduate programs and $45,484 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 3.79% compared to last year at Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

686 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $25,180.
For freshmen, 160 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $27,729.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 831 students enrolled MCAD in 2025.
By gender, 239 men and 592 women students are enrolled.
There are 720 undergraduate and 111 graduate students.
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17 Major Programs

  • 3 programs through online
  • 4 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of MCAD is 51% and the transfer-out rate is 28%.
The retention rate is 75% for full-time and 75% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
51%
Transfer-out Rate
28%
Retention Rate
75%
Students to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 136 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for MCAD and the average faculty salary is $76,619. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
There are 274 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $67,973.
Number of Faculties
136
Average Faculty Salary
$76,619
Number of Staffs
274
Average Staff Salary
$67,973

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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