Minneapolis College of Art and Design Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
56.89%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
42.11%
Freshmen Enrollment
160
SAT Scores
1,280
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 668 students have applied and 380 students have allowed to admit to Minneapolis College of Art and Design (Acceptance rate: 56.89%). MCAD's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 42.11 % where 160 students have finally enrolled out of 380 admitted students.
MCAD acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota.
MCAD enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota.
How to Apply to Minneapolis College of Art and Design
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply MCAD. MCAD offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://mcad.edu/admissions-aid |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://mcad.edu/application/portal |
| Financial Aid | https://mcad.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://mcad.edu/net-tuition-calculator-first-year-students |
| Veterans Tuition | https://mcad.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions-and-aid/military-veterans |
| Disability Service | mcad.edu/student-life/support-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at MCAD and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 1,280 and the average ACT score is 25. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis College of Art and Design | 1,280 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota | 1,175 | 71 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Minneapolis College of Art and Design, 7 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,280 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 680 | 730 |
| Mathematics | 570 | 600 | 650 |
| Total | 1,170 | 1,280 | 1,380 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Minneapolis College of Art and Design, 22 students submitted ACT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Minnesota. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 25 | 27 |
| English | 19 | 24 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 18 | 25 |
MCAD Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Minneapolis College of Art and Design. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |