Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a small private non-profit specialized institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with an undergraduate enrollment of 705. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple academic disciplines, serving a student body drawn primarily from the local and regional population. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Minnesota postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 48% acceptance rate, admission is moderately selective. Admission is competitive but accessible, with 48% of applicants receiving offers each year. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $26,550 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 59%, 14 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $40,873. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $27,000. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.