Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis, MN · City · 705 students
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About
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Location
Minneapolis, MN, 55404 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
6 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$59,972
Avg net price
$29,926
Room & board
$13,360
Tuition
$45,484
Books & supplies
$3,800/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$23,662
$30–48k
$23,905
$48–75k
$26,550
$75–110k
$33,038
$110k+
$34,345
Admissions
Admit rate
48%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1161
Reading 600–710
Math 530–630
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
59%
1st-yr retention
75%
Transfer-out rate
21%
Consumer completion
64%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
62%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
20%
Median earnings (6yr)
$35,198
Median earnings (10yr)
$40,873
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,750–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,596
Student Body
Men 30%Women 70%
12
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
42%
First-generation
21%
Median family income
$52,219
Independent students
19%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
64%
Hispanic
12%
Black
6%
Asian
6%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$35,198
10 years after entry
$40,873
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Institutional
Endowment
$58M
Classification
Special Focus (Law)
Full-time faculty
28%
Avg faculty salary
$8,513/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,118
Federal loan rate
75%
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