Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Private college · Minneapolis, MN · 705 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
48%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1130–1340
ACT (middle 50%)
21–29
Average net price
$26,849
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$63,802
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
54%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Minneapolis College of Art and Design?
Minneapolis College of Art and Design accepts about 48 of every 100 applicants (48%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1130 and 1340 on the SAT. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1130, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 21–29.
The latest federal data says Minneapolis College of Art and Design is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Minneapolis College of Art and Design's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Minneapolis College of Art and Design cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $63,802 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $26,849 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $47,264 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$47,264
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$47,264
- Room & board$13,800
- Total cost of attendance$63,802
- Average net price after grants$26,849
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Communications Technology.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design FAQ
- What is Minneapolis College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?
- 48% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Minneapolis College of Art and Design?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1130–1340. Aim for 1340 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Minneapolis College of Art and Design?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 21–29.
- Is Minneapolis College of Art and Design test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Minneapolis College of Art and Design is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Minneapolis College of Art and Design's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Minneapolis College of Art and Design cost?
- About $63,802 a year before aid; $26,849 on average after grants.
- What is Minneapolis College of Art and Design's FAFSA school code?
- 002365. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Minneapolis College of Art and Design receives your information.
- What is Minneapolis College of Art and Design's graduation rate?
- 54% of students finish within six years.
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