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Minneapolis College of Art and Design
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  • 4 Year
  • MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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6.6.2024

Explore creative expression through games! Experimental Games minor empowers students to explore the aesthetics, technologies, and mechanisms that drive game design. Encouraging risk-taking while pushing the boundaries of expression through game design, this minor uses games to explore contemporary issues, or prototyping a new type of gaming interface. Learn More

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade C+
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade unavailable
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade A
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade A
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

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2501 STEVENS AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
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Athletic Conference
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From Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Founded in 1886, MCAD is recognized nationally and internationally for its innovative approaches to art and design education. Located in the heart of the rich art and design community of the Twin Cities, MCAD offers bachelor’s degrees in areas including arts entrepreneurship, design, fine arts, and media arts.

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Minneapolis College of Art and Design Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
April 1
Acceptance Rate
60%
SAT Range
1170-1380
ACT Range
19-27
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
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Cost

Net Price
$28,443 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$26,025 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

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Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
90%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 20 responses
34%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 32 responses
28%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 32 responses

Majors

Create Art, Create Community

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Fine Arts at MCAD prepares students for life-long studio and community practices relevant to a changing art world. An interdisciplinary curriculum, supported by rigorous technical and conceptual development, fosters growth and self-confidence. Students have professional opportunities to engage with the world beyond the classroom and to be fully prepared for a meaningful post-MCAD experience.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    0%
  • On Campus
    100%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
667 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
9
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
44%
Varsity Athletes
No data available  
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 22 responses
  • creative
    23%
  • Driven
    23%
  • Weird
    18%
  • Introverted
    9%
  • Stressed
    9%
  • Attractive
    5%
  • Elitist
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
77%
Poll
100%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 27 responses
Poll
94%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports. 34 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 22 responses
  • Overpriced
    36%
  • Close-knit
    27%
  • Diverse
    9%
  • Fast-paced
    9%
  • Underrated
    9%
  • Home away from home
    5%
  • Overrated
    5%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
58%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
73%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 11 responses

Minneapolis College of Art and Design Reviews

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