Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Minneapolis, Minnesota, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Minneapolis College of Art and Design serves students across multiple degree programs. With 705 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,873 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 59.0%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.51x. The average net price after financial aid is $29,926 per year. The most popular programs include Design & Applied Arts, Graphic Communications, Fine Arts, Film, Video & Photographic Arts, and Visual & Performing Arts.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,873
Graduation Rate
59.0%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$29,926
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.34x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.51x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
705
Admission Rate
48.5%
Average SAT
1161
Retention Rate
74.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$45,484
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,484
Pell Grant Rate
42.1%
Federal Loan Rate
74.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$23,662
Income $30K–$48K
$23,905
Income $48K–$75K
$26,550
Income $110K+
$34,345
Student Demographics
Women
66.1%
White
64.4%
Black
5.8%
Hispanic
12.3%
Asian
6.4%
Two or More Races
7.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
66.3%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Institutional Accreditation, Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
Programs (10)
Bachelor (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | $39,467 | 58 |
| Graphic Communications | $43,745 | 24 |
| Fine Arts | $32,667 | 21 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 6 |
| Woodworking | Not reported | 5 |
Master (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 22 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 11 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 7 |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Film | Bachelor | 2 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Minnesota
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Minnesota
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in Minnesota
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