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Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2501 Stevens Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404-4347

Official telephone: (612) 874-3700
Fax number: (612) 874-3704
Website: https://www.mcad.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 874-6223
800 874-6223 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: April 1
Application fee: $50
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: April 1 for SAT I/ACT, April 1 for SAT II
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.29
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 1%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 638
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 418
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 39%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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