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Minneapolis College of Art and Design
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  • 4 Year
  • MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

    Report Card

    grade B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B
    2. Value
      grade C+
    3. Diversity
      grade A minus
    4. Campus
      grade B+
    5. Athletics
      grade unavailable
    6. Party Scene
      grade C+
    7. Professors
      grade C+
    8. Location
      grade A
    9. Dorms
      grade B minus
    10. Campus Food
      grade A
    11. Student Life
      grade B+
    12. Safety
      grade A minus

    About

    2501 STEVENS AVE
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
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    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.

    Minneapolis College of Art and Design Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    April 1
    Acceptance Rate
    55%
    SAT Range
    1020-1240
    ACT Range
    20-25
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $29,347 / 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
    $23,684 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Major Spotlight: Creative Entrepreneurship

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    Students get hands-on experience to develop their creative and entrepreneurial skills. As a Bachelor of Science degree and the region's only art and design college with this type of major, it offers opportunities to work on real client or community-based projects. It’s also the first in the nation to offer a concentration in climate entrepreneurship!

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      0%
    • On Campus
      100%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    667 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    9
    Undergrads Over 25
    7%
    Pell Grant
    35%
    Varsity Athletes
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    84%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $35,400 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    63%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%

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