Minneapolis College of Art and Design Comparison

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Overview

 MCAD
Location Minneapolis, MN
Setting Large City
Enrollment 821
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website mcad.edu
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Costs

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Tuition (In State) $42,110
Tuition (Out of State) $42,110
Room & Board $7,290
Avg Net Price $28,443
Avg Grant Aid $26,025
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

 MCAD
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 668
Admitted 380
Acceptance Rate 56.9%
Enrolled % 42.1%
Avg High School GPA 3.29
Typical High School Grades B
Admissions Standards Challenging
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 19/27
SAT Range 1170/1380
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Apr 1, 2024

Academics

 MCAD
Student to Faculty Ratio 9:1
Popular Majors
  • Visual and Performing Arts (73%)
  • Business (12%)
  • Communications Technology (9%)
  • Precision Production Trades (3%)
  • Communication (3%)

Outcomes

 MCAD
Graduation Rate 70%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $41,500
Making Student Loan Payments 74%
Median Student Loan Debt $25,750
Median Loan Payment $266

Diversity

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% Men 31%
% Women 69%
Racial Diversity High
HBCU No
% White 59%
% Black 4%
% Hispanic 6%
% Native American 1%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 3%
% Unknown Race 16%

Students

 MCAD
% In-State 61%
% Out-of-State 34%

Campus

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Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan No
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/