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Minneapolis, Minnesota · Private Non-Profit ·City

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

D
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 94% value
48.5% Acceptance $29,926 Avg net price 51.2% Graduate $40,873 Median earnings 705 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Private Non-Profit
Setting
City
Enrollment
705 students
Women / Men
69.9% / 30.1%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
48.5%
SAT (mid 50%)
1130–1340
ACT (mid 50%)
21–29

Cost

Avg net price
$29,926
Sticker price
$59,972
Tuition (in-state)
$45,484
Tuition (out-of-state)
$45,484

Outcomes

Graduation rate
51.2%
Retention rate
74.6%
Median earnings (10y)
$40,873
Median debt
$27,000 (~$293/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
42.1%
Take federal loans
74.7%

All majors at Minneapolis College of Art and Design

9 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Design and Applied Arts
Fine and Studio Arts
Graphic Communications
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Woodworking
Business Administration, Management and Operations

Cost & ROI

Is Minneapolis College of Art and Design worth it?

Pay $29,926/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $40,873 ten years out — about 1.4× the annual cost. Value grade: D.

Avg net price
$29,926/yr
Median earnings
$40,873/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$27,000~$293/mo
4-year est. cost
$119,704net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Minneapolis College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?

Minneapolis College of Art and Design admits 48.5% of applicants — selective on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1130–1340 range on the SAT.

How much does Minneapolis College of Art and Design cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $29,926. The sticker price before any aid is $59,972, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $119,704.

How much debt do Minneapolis College of Art and Design graduates have?

Graduates leave Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a median federal student loan balance of $27,000, which works out to about $293 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 74.7% of students take federal loans.

Is Minneapolis College of Art and Design worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Minneapolis College of Art and Design graduates earn a median of $40,873 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 1.4× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Minneapolis College of Art and Design a value grade of D.

What SAT score do you need for Minneapolis College of Art and Design?

Admitted students score 1130–1340 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Minneapolis College of Art and Design?

51.2% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Minneapolis College of Art and Design within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 74.6%.

What are the most popular majors at Minneapolis College of Art and Design?

9 programs are listed in federal data; 8 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Minneapolis College of Art and Design is Design and Applied Arts (38.8%), followed by Fine and Studio Arts (23.7%).

What percent of Minneapolis College of Art and Design students receive financial aid?

42.1% of Minneapolis College of Art and Design students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 74.7% take federal student loans.

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