Monthly Update
6.11.2024
You're invited to visit during Minnesota Private Colleges Week!! MPCW includes scheduled college visits for prospective undergraduate students interested in the Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science degree programs at MCAD.MPCW takes place Monday, June 24–Friday, June 28. Two-hour sessions are offered in the morning (9:30–11:30 a.m.) and afternoon (1:30–3:30 p.m.) each day. Learn More
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Overall Niche Grade
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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
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Student Life
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Safety
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About
About MCAD...
- Private
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
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Athletic Conference
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- Minnesota
- Minneapolis
From Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Founded in 1886, MCAD is recognized nationally and internationally for its innovative approaches to art and design education. Located in the heart of the rich art and design community of the Twin Cities, MCAD offers bachelor’s degrees in areas including arts entrepreneurship, design, fine arts, and media arts.
Upcoming Events
June21
Campus Tour
On Campus
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Hosted by MCAD student ambassadors, these small group tours give prospective students a chance to visit campus and meet with a current student.If none of these times work for you, or you prefer to meet virtually, you may schedule a meeting with an admissions counselor.
Hosted by MCAD student ambassadors, these small group tours give prospective students a chance to visit campus and meet with a current student.If none of these times work for you, or you prefer to meet virtually, you may schedule a meeting with an admissions counselor.
June24
Minnesota Private Colleges Week @ MCAD
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
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The Minneapolis College of Art and Design invites you to visit during Minnesota Private Colleges Week (MPCW) in June. These scheduled college information sessions are for prospective undergraduate students interested in the Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science degree programs at MCAD.
The Minneapolis College of Art and Design invites you to visit during Minnesota Private Colleges Week (MPCW) in June. These scheduled college information sessions are for prospective undergraduate students interested in the Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science degree programs at MCAD.
June25
Minnesota Private Colleges Week @ MCAD
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
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The Minneapolis College of Art and Design invites you to visit during Minnesota Private Colleges Week (MPCW) in June. These scheduled college information sessions are for prospective undergraduate students interested in the Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science degree programs at MCAD.
The Minneapolis College of Art and Design invites you to visit during Minnesota Private Colleges Week (MPCW) in June. These scheduled college information sessions are for prospective undergraduate students interested in the Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science degree programs at MCAD.
June26
Minnesota Private Colleges Week @ MCAD
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
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The Minneapolis College of Art and Design invites you to visit during Minnesota Private Colleges Week (MPCW) in June. These scheduled college information sessions are for prospective undergraduate students interested in the Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science degree programs at MCAD.
The Minneapolis College of Art and Design invites you to visit during Minnesota Private Colleges Week (MPCW) in June. These scheduled college information sessions are for prospective undergraduate students interested in the Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science degree programs at MCAD.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
April 1
Acceptance Rate
60%
SAT Range
1170-1380
ACT Range
19-27
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
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Will You Get Into MCAD?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Minneapolis College of Art and Design
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Cost
Net Price
$28,443/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$26,025/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
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Academics
Professors
gradeC+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
90%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.20 responses
34%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.32 responses
28%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.32 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
27 Graduates
Graphic Design
15 Graduates
Painting
11 Graduates
Photography
6 Graduates
Cinematography and Video Production
5 Graduates
Studio Arts
5 Graduates
Entrepreneurship
4 Graduates
Printmaking
4 Graduates
Industrial and Product Design
2 Graduates
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Create Art, Create Community
Fine Arts at MCAD prepares students for life-long studio and community practices relevant to a changing art world. An interdisciplinary curriculum, supported by rigorous technical and conceptual development, fosters growth and self-confidence. Students have professional opportunities to engage with the world beyond the classroom and to be fully prepared for a meaningful post-MCAD experience.
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
0%
On Campus
100%
Online
0%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
667Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
9
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
44%
Varsity Athletes
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Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
22 responses
creative
23%
Driven
23%
Weird
18%
Introverted
9%
Stressed
9%
Attractive
5%
Elitist
5%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
77%
Poll
100%
of students say they don't have Greek life.27 responses
Poll
94%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.34 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
22 responses
Overpriced
36%
Close-knit
27%
Diverse
9%
Fast-paced
9%
Underrated
9%
Home away from home
5%
Overrated
5%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,400/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
58%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
73%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.11 responses
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Minneapolis College of Art and Design Reviews
Rating 3.77 out of 5 262 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
This is a good school overall, but if you are disabled, they don't care about you. Their accomidations system is terrible, they have one accessible building for housing for students and it is off campus across a busy street with no handicapped buttons as well as an almost inaccessible campus entirely.
The students are nice, less drama, not too loud and outragous; the people are what is keeping me here. The professors are nice if you know who to go for, ask upperclassman about who you should try to get, overall I am learning, and I am enjoying the work I am creating and the classes I am in.
Have patience with this school, the bistro staff, and professors; but don't allow them to push you around, especially if you are a disabled student.
- Freshman
- 3 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Overall MCAD is expensive, but pretty good overall. Housing on campus is more expensive than a similar situation off campus, but is required for your first two years. The campus food has gotten worse since last year, but even though it's gotten better of the course of this year, there are still a lot of people that have gotten food poisoning. They also over doubled the minimum required meal plan from last year, and any money you don't spend goes right back to the school. The monthly minimum is now the same as the total I spent last semester. They also really dislike giving out exemptions to the meal plan, and several people WITH MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION had to fight the school for MONTHS to get it waived.
- Junior
- 3 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
MCAD is super welcoming and friendly, i made friends my first day here! Every class is a little family:) The location is perfect in my opinion, being close to eat-street & only a 30 min walk to downtown.
- Freshman
- 3 months ago
