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Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Private

Minneapolis, MN

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Located in Minneapolis, MN, Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a private very small school with roughly 705 undergraduates. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 48% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Graphic Communications (Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $43,745/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate48%
SAT range1130–1340
ACT range21–29
Undergrads705
Yield (admits who enroll)42%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$59,972
4-year grad rate59%
Median earnings, 10yr out$40,873

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans75%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out66%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Graphic Communications$43,745/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$39,467/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$32,667/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity313
Typical room charge$6,090
Typical board charge$1,200

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Minneapolis College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?

Minneapolis College of Art and Design in Minneapolis, MN admits approximately 48% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Minneapolis College of Art and Design?

Admitted students at Minneapolis College of Art and Design typically score between 1130–1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Minneapolis College of Art and Design?

Admitted students at Minneapolis College of Art and Design typically score between 21–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Minneapolis College of Art and Design cost?

Minneapolis College of Art and Design's total cost of attendance is reported at $59,972 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Minneapolis College of Art and Design require students to live on campus?

No -- Minneapolis College of Art and Design doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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