Minneapolis College of Art and Design

    Minneapolis, MN · Private non-profit · Four-year college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1130–1340
    Median ~1240
    Acceptance rate
    48%
    Enrollment
    705
    ACT middle 50%
    21–29

    What the numbers say about MCAD

    • The reported middle 50% spans 210 points, from 1130 to 1340. A planning score near or above 1380 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 48% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 51% completion rate and $40,873 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1240 SAT scorePlan for a 1400Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $45,484
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $45,484
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $40,873
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    51%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1130 and 1340. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1380 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1340 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1240 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1130 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to MCAD's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    University of ToledoToledo, OH1100–130092%
    St. John's University-New YorkQueens, NY1150–134083%
    Quinnipiac UniversityHamden, CT1150–132072%
    Cedarville UniversityCedarville, OH1130–136065%
    Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia, PA1160–133081%
    University of ScrantonScranton, PA1160–132081%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for MCAD?

    Minneapolis College of Art and Design's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1130–1340, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1380 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is MCAD's acceptance rate?

    Minneapolis College of Art and Design's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 48%.

    How much does it cost to attend MCAD?

    Published tuition is approximately $45,484 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is MCAD test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Minneapolis College of Art and Design's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: mcad.edu

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