School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Minneapolis College of Art and Design and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address2501 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone612-874-3737
WEBhttps://mcad.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://mcad.edu/admissions-aid
Online Applicationhttps://mcad.edu/application/portal
Financial Aidhttps://mcad.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://mcad.edu/net-tuition-calculator-first-year-students
Veterans Tuitionhttps://mcad.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions-and-aid/military-veterans
Disability Servicemcad.edu/student-life/support-services
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategorySchool of art, music, and design
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 48.02% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 39.06%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate48.02 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)39.06 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$50

Tuition & Fees

MCAD's 2024 tuition & fees is $43,824 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.97% compared to the last year's rate ($42,560).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $43,824. The graduate tuition increased by 2.97% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$43,824
Graduate Tuition & Fees$43,824
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 821 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 78 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. MCAD has 702 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 119 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students821
Undergraduate Students702
Graduate Students119
Online Enrollment78

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

MCAD offers 17 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 3 out of the 17 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by MCAD
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs17 Programs
Number of online programs3 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
Master's
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification