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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 fields listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive share of reported awards 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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