Minneapolis College of Art and Design: Statistics

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# 4373 of 14,131 In the World
# 1212 of 2,597 In North America
# 1137 of 2,496 In the United States
# 26 of 48 In Minnesota
# 5 of 9 In Minneapolis
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

48%

Average SAT

1,235

Average ACT

25

Avg. cost to attend

$30,305 /y

Aid receiving

100%

Undergraduates

720

Graduates

111

Male:Female Ratio

28:72

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Minneapolis College of Art and Design has an acceptance rate of 48% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 48% 48% 48%
Applicants 854 209 614
Admissions 414 93 321
Freshmen enrolled full time 161 44 117

Admissions requirements

Formal demonstration of competencies Required
Recommendations Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
College-preparatory program Considered but not required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 63%
â–  Nonresident Alien 4%
â–  Asian 6%
â–  Hispanic 12%
â–  Black or African American 6%
â–  Two or more races 6%
â–  Unknown 3%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Minneapolis College of Art and Design majors

Minneapolis College of Art and Design has granted 136 bachelor's degrees across 13 programs, and 46 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

Major Bachelor Master
Illustration 54 -
Fine & Studio Arts, General 11 16
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 23 -
Graphic Design 16 -
Digital Arts - 12
Organizational Leadership - 10
Design and Applied Arts, Other - 8
Photography 7 -
Painting 6 -
Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies 5 -
Industrial and Product Design 4 -
Cinematography and Film & Video Production 3 -
Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia 3 -
Printmaking 2 -
Furniture Design and Manufacturing 1 -
Sculpture 1 -
Grand Total 136 46

Publications & Citations

Minneapolis College of Art and Design has published 130 scientific papers with 1,253 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Psychology, and Geography and Cartography.

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13 Notable alumni

Rob Roy Kelly

1. Rob Roy Kelly

1925-2004 (aged 79)
graphic designer university teacher
Robert Roy Kelly was a design educator who established multiple design programs in the formative years of graphic design education at art schools and universities. Known as a collector and scholar of wood type, Mr. Kelly authored American Wood Type, 1828–1900 (1969). His comprehensive wood type collection now resides at the University of Texas.
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Evelyn Raymond

2. Evelyn Raymond

1908-1998 (aged 90)
sculptor
Evelyn Raymond was an American sculptor. Raymond lived in Duluth, Minnesota. In 1928 she received a scholarship to the Minneapolis School of Art.
Linda Berglin

3. Linda Berglin

1944-. (aged 82)
graphic designer politician
Linda Lee Berglin is a Minnesota politician and a former member of the Minnesota Senate who represented District 61, which includes portions of the city of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, which is in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. A Democrat, she was first elected to the Senate in 1980, and was re-elected in each election until she resigned on August...
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AnnMarie Thomas

4. AnnMarie Thomas

blogger mechanical engineer
AnnMarie Thomas is a mechanical engineer, author, blogger, and advocate for early engineering education. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in ocean engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and went on to attain both an M.S. (2002) and Ph.D. (2006) in mechanical engineering from the California Institute of Technology. She has her certification in sustainable design from Minneapolis College...
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names MCAD
Founded 1886
Academic calendar September to May (September - December; January-May)
Total staff 195
Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Address 2501 Stevens Ave Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55404 United States
City Population 430,000
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