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Minneapolis College of Art & Design

#17 in Best Colleges for Art in America
  • 4 Year
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 229 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      A-
    5. Athletics
      NG
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      A+
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      NG
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      A
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    MCAD is an above-average private college located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 668 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the MCAD acceptance rate is 59%. Popular majors include Illustration, Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Graphic Design. Graduating 59% of students, MCAD alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $28,500.
    About Minneapolis College of Art & Design...
    Athletic Division
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    Athletic Conference
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    Address
    2501 Stevens Ave
    Minneapolis, MN 55404
    Website
    mcad.edu

    Minneapolis College of Art & Design Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    59%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    950-1250
    ACT Range
    20-26
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $27,182/ 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
    $20,621/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    93%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.14 responses
    38%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.21 responses
    29%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.21 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Illustration
      40 Graduates
    • Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
      22 Graduates
    • Graphic Design
      18 Graduates
    • Entrepreneurship
      13 Graduates
    • Photography
      12 Graduates
    • Painting
      8 Graduates
    • Studio Arts
      7 Graduates
    • Interior Design
      5 Graduates
    • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
      4 Graduates
    • Printmaking
      4 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    668Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    20
    Undergrads Over 25
    10%
    Pell Grant
    34%
    Varsity Athletes
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    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 11 responses
    Report
    • Driven
      36%
    • Introverted
      18%
    • Weird
      18%
    • Attractive
      9%
    • Nerdy
      9%
    • Stressed
      9%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    90%
    Poll
    100%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.16 responses
    Poll
    96%
    of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.23 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 11 responses
    Report
    • Close-knit
      55%
    • Diverse
      18%
    • Fast-paced
      9%
    • Overpriced
      9%
    • Overrated
      9%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $35,400/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    59%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%
    88%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.8 responses
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    Minneapolis College of Art & Design Reviews

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    My experience at this school has been awesome so far. I have learned so much in my first year alone. I enjoy my classes and my professors are great! The dorms are comfortable, quiet, and safe. The surrounding area has a lot to offer. There are many restaurants to choose from. There are always fun school events happening on campus. I only wish that there were more diversity among my peers.
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    This school is the perfect fit for me! The professors are professional, helpful, and want you to learn and are always doing everything they can to help their students succeed. The atmosphere and aesthetics of the campus make me so happy to be there even when I'm dragging my feet to class. Critiques can be harsh and take some getting used to but are usually worth the pain of it.
    I've had an excellent experience at MCAD so far. All the professors are artists that are still practicing their craft and are friendly and approachable. MCAD's an art school, the most athletics it has are the clubs and the party scene is more off-campus- we're close enough that you could catch a ride to the University of Minnesota if you really wanted to party. The housing is apartment style, meaning you have a bathroom and kitchen you have to clean yourself. There is no meal plan due to the kitchen you have in housing, but they do have a great cafeteria that opens around 8 and closes at 5. Everyone just wants you to succeed and are happy to help you in that endeavor.