Minneapolis College of Art and Design Comparison

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Overview

MCAD
Location Minneapolis, MN
Setting Large City
Enrollment 824
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website mcad.edu
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Costs

MCAD
Tuition (In State) $43,374
Tuition (Out of State) $43,374
Room & Board $10,910
Avg Net Price $27,031
Avg Grant Aid $27,729
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

MCAD
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 885
Admitted 428
Acceptance Rate 48.4%
Enrolled % 39.5%
Avg High School GPA 3.29
Typical High School Grades B
Admissions Standards Average
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 20/24
SAT Range 1110/1430
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Apr 1, 2025

Academics

MCAD
Student to Faculty Ratio 10:1
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

MCAD
% Men 4%
% Women 10%
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 65%
% Out-of-State 33%

Campus

MCAD
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/