School Information

63.6
Total Enrollment 711
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

http://www.mcad.edu
2501 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
(612) 874-3700

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design educates individuals to be professional artists and designers, pioneering thinkers, creative leaders, and engaged, global citizens.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Minneapolis College of Art and Design, 91.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 82.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,069), and 76% receive loans ($7,414 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,440. Off campus it is around $6,440.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Minneapolis College of Art and Design is $30,527 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 613 people applied to Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Of the applicants, 67.0% were admitted (65.0% male & 68.0% female ) and 42.0% accepted (47.0% male and 39.0% female)

Of the 655 undergraduate students at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, 4.0% are part-time. A majority (87.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 39.0% of the 56 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     44.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     21.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     42.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     52.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     73.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline February 15 for fall semester October 1 for spring semester
Admissions Office Phone 612.874.3700
Admissions Office Email info@mcad.edu
Admissions Office Address MCAD Admissions Office 2501 Stevens Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
Admissions Website http://www.mcad.edu/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.mcad.edu/admissions
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Minneapolis College of Art and Design, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Minneapolis College of Art and Design SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 513
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 647
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 462
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 608
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 505
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 643
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 28
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Minneapolis College of Art and Design Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Visual and performing arts 3 148 12
Commercial and Advertising Art 60
Design and Visual Communications, General 16
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 40
Fine/Studio Arts, General 32
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 3 12
 
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