Minneapolis College of Art and Design

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $44,784
    3.25% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $30,305
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    48.5%
    854 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    831
    88.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    51.2%
    88 Graduates

    About

    Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a higher education institution located in Hennepin County, MN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Minneapolis College of Art and Design were Illustration (54 degrees awarded), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (23 degrees), and Graphic Design (16 degrees).

    In 2024, 182 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. 64.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (111 degrees), 6.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (17 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Minneapolis College of Art and Design is $44,784, which is $29,887 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design SchoolsSpecial Focus Institutions

    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Minneapolis College of Art and Design is $44,784, which is $29,887 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,305.

    In 2024, 99% of undergraduate students attending Minneapolis College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $44,784
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Minneapolis College of Art and Design was $44,784. The cost of tuition at Minneapolis College of Art and Design is $29,887 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $30,305
    2024 Value
    12.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Minneapolis College of Art and Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,305. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Minneapolis College of Art and Design grew by 12.1%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,910
    Room and Board
    $3,640
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Minneapolis College of Art and Design was of $10,910 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 28.5% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,640. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.33% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    99%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    75%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    99% of undergraduate students at Minneapolis College of Art and Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.02% with respect to 2023, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Minneapolis College of Art and Design received 854 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.5% annual growth. Out of those 854 applicants, 414 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 48.5% acceptance rate.

    There were 831 students enrolled at Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Minneapolis College of Art and Design has an overall enrollment yield of 38.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    48.5%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    414
    Accepted Out of 854

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Minneapolis College of Art and Design was 48.5% (414 admissions from 854 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 48.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 3.5%, while admissions declined by 3.27%.

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    SAT Scores

    4%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    6
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    4% of enrolled first-time students at Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Minneapolis College of Art and Design had a total enrollment of 831 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 737 students and the part-time enrollment is 94. This means that 88.7% of students enrolled at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.1% White, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.26% Two or More Races, 5.9% Black or African American, 5.78% Asian, and 0.602% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Minneapolis College of Art and Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.6%), followed by White Male (18.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.02%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.1%), followed by White Male (9.68%) and Asian Female (3.23%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    88.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 831 students. The full-time enrollment at Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 737 and the part-time enrollment is 94. This means that 88.7% of students enrolled at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    75%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Minneapolis College of Art and Design was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Minneapolis College of Art and Design had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      524 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      99 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      52 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Minneapolis College of Art and Design is 63.1% White, 11.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.26% Two or More Races, 5.9% Black or African American, 5.78% Asian, and 0.602% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 22 students (2.65%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 54 more women than men received degrees from Minneapolis College of Art and Design. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Minneapolis College of Art and Design is white (111 degrees awarded). There were 6.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (17 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Minneapolis College of Art and Design is Illustration (54 degrees awarded), followed by Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (23 degrees) and Graphic Design (16 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (140 degrees), and Communications (3 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Accountants & auditors
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are Accountants & auditors (1,035,466 people), Other managers (911,374 people), Financial managers (553,904 people), Chief executives & legislators (459,037 people), and Human resources workers (307,520 people).

    The most specialized majors at Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 2024 are Communication Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (140 degrees), Communications (3 degrees), Business (15 degrees), and Precision Production (1 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are Communication Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (140 degrees), Communications (3 degrees), Business (15 degrees), and Precision Production (1 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are Elementary & secondary schools (826,200 people), Computer Systems Design (733,764 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (588,135 people), Banking & related activities (493,725 people), and Construction (485,828 people).

    The most specialized majors at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are Communication Technologies (23 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (140 degrees), Communications (3 degrees), Business (15 degrees), and Precision Production (1 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Illustration
      54 degrees awarded
    2. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
      23 degrees awarded
    3. Graphic Design
      16 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Minneapolis College of Art and Design was Illustration with 54 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    64
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    118
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, which is 0.542 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (118).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Minneapolis College of Art and Design in Illustration, which is 0.588 times less than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Minneapolis College of Art and Design in Illustration, which is 1.7 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    47%
    100% Completion Time
    58%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 47% of students graduating from Minneapolis College of Art and Design completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      111 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      17 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      15 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Minneapolis College of Art and Design is white (111 degrees awarded). There were 6.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (17 degrees).

    4.4% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      86 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      86 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      86 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Minneapolis College of Art and Design is white female (86 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (86 degrees).

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    Operations

    Minneapolis College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at nearly $58M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.78M (11.7%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

    In 2024, Minneapolis College of Art and Design had a total salary expenditure of 29.4M. Minneapolis College of Art and Design employs 22 Professors, 9 Associate professors and 4 Instructors. Most academics at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are Male Professor (13), Female Professor (9), and Female Associate professor (6).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are: Management, with 36 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 17 employees, and Service with 16 employees.

    Endowment

    $58M
    2024 Endowment
    14.7%
    growth from 2023

    Minneapolis College of Art and Design has an endowment valued at about $58M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Minneapolis College of Art and Design grew 14.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $43.9M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $14.1M
    2024 Salaries
    6.88%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Minneapolis College of Art and Design paid a median of $14.1M in salaries, which represents 48% of their overall expenditure ($29.4M) and a 6.88% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.85% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 15.6% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $2.83M
    Instructional Salaries
    37
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Minneapolis College of Art and Design paid a total of $2.83M to 37 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Minneapolis College of Art and Design were Management with 36 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees, and Service with 16 employees.

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