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Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD)

Black Pinpoint 2501 Stevens Avenue | Minneapolis, MN | 55404

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
747
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Acceptance Rate
59%
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Average HS GPA
3.24

Deadlines

Early Action
December 1
Regular
April 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
550 - 650

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 590

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1000 - 1240

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 25

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores
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Application Essay

Non-Academic

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Talent / Ability

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$57,674
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$3,164
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
1500
Transportation for Commuters
$1,044
Approximate Expenses per year
$63,382

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
11 : 1
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Total Faculty
139
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Terminal Degree
97

Gender

Women
78
Men
61
Minority
3
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
63%
Graduate in 5 years
66%
Graduate in 6 years
66%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

67% female33% male

Out of State

43% are out
of state
57% are
in-state

Students

98% are
full time
2% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
703
Foreign Countries Represented
13

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.60%
Asian
7.40%
Black
4.79%
Hispanic
10.74%
Caucasian
64.15%
Unknown
1.89%
International
2.76%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
38%
First-Year Students
80%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Admissions Department
Admissions Office Coordinator
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2501 Stevens Ave Minneapolis, MN 55404
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612-874-3760

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday-Friday

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9-5
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612-874-3760

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
N/A
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

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On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Various

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

Coming from East on I-94 (from St. Paul) Take the 11th Street Exit and curve left to Third Avenue. Turn Left on Third Avenue and proceed to 25th Street. The college is on the right next to the parking ramp. Coming from West I-94 Take the Lyndale Avenue exit South to 24th Street. Turn left on 24th Street and proceed to 3rd Avenue. Turn right on Third Avenue to 25th Street. The college is on the right next to the parking ramp. Coming from West I-394 Take Hennepin/Dunwoody exit off I-394 Turn right on Lyndale Avenue and continue South to 24th Street. Turn left on 24th Street and proceed to Third Avenue. Turn right on Third Avenue to 25th Street. The college is on the right next to the parking ramp. Coming from South I-35W Take 31st Street/Lake Street exit. Turn left on 31st Street and proceed two blocks to First Avenue. Turn right on First Avenue. After 2 blocks curve left toward Nicollet Avenue. Turn right on Nicollet Avenue. Turn right on 24th Street and proceed to Third Avenue. Turn right on Third Avenue to 25th Street. The college is on the right next to the parking ramp. Coming from North I-35W Exit on I-94W. Go to the 11th Street exit. Stay on 11th Street to Third Avenue. Turn left on Third Avenue and proceed to 25th Street. The college is on the right next to the parking ramp.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

https://www.mcad.edu/visit


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Other

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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International Student

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Timothy Gardner
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
0
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Apple Microsoft

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Application DeadlinesApr 1
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Notification DateDec 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$24,962
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$23,968
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,472
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
82%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$38,928
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$23,827
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
63%
Graduate in 5 years
66%
Graduate in 6 years
66%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships
05 - On Campus Interviews

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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03 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design.
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05 PRECISION PRODUCTION.

  • Furniture Design and Manufacturing.
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06 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
  • Drawing.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Illustration.
  • Industrial and Product Design.
  • Painting.
  • Photography.
  • Printmaking.
  • Sculpture.

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