Overview
The Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a private 4-year art and design school offering undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, various continuing education courses, and certificates. Our campus is shared with the Minneapolis Institute of Art in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis. Our amenities, art studios, gallery spaces, and dedicated student body are unmatched.
Acceptance Rate:
48%
Average Net Price:
$29,347
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1134
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $45,484 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $45,484 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $3800 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
71%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$27,729
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,489
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$23,185
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
41%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5943
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,489
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$13,120,533
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,455,825
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
80%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,091
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
79%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,418
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,801
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
885
Students Applied
52%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
39
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | February 15 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | April 1 | June 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Application Fee
$50
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
16%
Submitting ACT
3%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
Average SAT Composite: 1134
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
824
Total Number of Undergrads
714
0
100
63%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
66%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
15
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
29
Countries Represented
14
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
21%
Student Organizations
30
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
38%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
39%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Club
2
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,200
Top 5 Cities
Minneapolis
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Chicago
Top 5 Employers
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Target
University of Minnesota
Best Buy
Walker Art Center
Top 5 Sectors
Arts and Design
Business Development
Education
Media and Communication
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,500
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
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