2024 Best Colleges with Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects Degrees in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Saint Paul, MN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  1,076 reviews

Sophomore: The University of Northwestern has truly been an answered prayer. The community, friendships, and relationships that have grown over the course of my time at Northwestern is astounding. UNW is a place where everyone of all backgrounds can find a place that they feel comfortable in to express their ideas and opinions. I am grateful for the academic enrichment that UNW offers, and the compassionate professors that I have had. Not only do my professors care about my education, but I know that they also care about my faith and well-being. Here at Northwestern, I have had the opportunity to strengthen my faith in every aspect, and feel comfortable having important conversations with those that I have met through this school. One thing that I would like to change here is related to my major. I am a psychology major and the program definitely lacks variety in electives and courses in general. It is hard to gain a degree that is versatile for the workplace. Other than that, I do love it here!... Read 1,076 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 82%

• Net price $22,965

• SAT range 1110-1330

• White Bear Lake, MN•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  481 reviews

Sophomore: My overall experience with century college has been really great. I was at first at Normandale community college but then I transferred to Century College because it is much closer to my home. Since then, the commute has been great too! At Century, all of the professors are super helpful and there are always different resources for all students that attends century college. When I first joined Century, I was a bit scared and nervous, because I was new there, but eventually I got used to it. The people who goes there are all so sweet and nice. I have not yet experienced any discrimination and that is something that I am super grateful for because that is something that I am always afraid of. That fear went away as I started to learn more about the culture there and the type of people. I love how century college is also a very diverse college. There's so many different people of different ethnicity and it is amazing because I get to learn other peoples culture. I love and appreciate the... Read 481 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $10,901

• SAT range —

• Minneapolis, MN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.77 out of 5  253 reviews

Senior: The Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a phenomenal environment for creatives of all ages and backgrounds to learn, hone their skills, and find their own unique identity as an artist. The professors and instructors of this school have a deep commitment to helping students and providing individual personal guidance to allow each of us to follow our dreams. In terms of the institution itself, many feel that the current leadership is blind to the needs of its constituents. With too much focus on profits rather than progress, health, and care. I would happily endorse this school for anyone seeking to further their skills or understanding of themselves and their creative pursuits.... Read 253 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 66%

• Net price $28,520

• SAT range 1020-1240

• Minneapolis, MN•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.34 out of 5  59 reviews

Freshman: I am a newly enrolled freshman at IPR, my start date is July 2nd. Originally the enrollment process seemed lengthy and extremely daunting. However with the help of the school's many knowledgeable advisers, I have been able to successfully complete the enrollment process and am on my way to the next step in life's incredible journey! What sparked my interest in IPR was when I had a friend do some recording and mixing for me, he was attending IPR at the time so we had full access to the studios 24/7! This ease of access to state of the art equipment and full access to prominent individuals working in the industry today shot my interest through the roof. Despite the tuition cost and how expensive it will be to live in the city, this is the school I needed to attend. I have experienced and heard nothing but positive things about The Institute of Production and Recording, it is an incredible school.... Read 59 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $23,297

• SAT range —