Minneapolis College of Art and Design Minneapolis, MN C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Minneapolis College of Art and Design, founded in 1886, is a private college. Its seven-acre campus is located in Minneapolis. Web Site www.mcad.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 690 Women 487 (70.6%) Men 203 (29.4%) Graduate Students ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 88% of 473 applicants were admitted Yes No May 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.30 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 495 average 420-570 range of middle 50% 570 average 520-620 range of middle 50% 530 average 490-570 range of middle 50% 23 average 20-26 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $49,688 Tuition and Fees $37,812 Room and Board $7,550 Average Percent of Need Met 70% Average Freshman Award $24,714 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $33,400
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 21% of classes 10-19 students: 67% of classes 20-29 students: 11% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Minneapolis Population 392,880 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing 90% of freshmen, 38% of all students STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 2.9% First-Year Students Returning 83.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 56.9% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 2.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 7.9% Asian 5.4% Black/African-American 6.5% Hispanic/Latino 2.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 69.4% White 9.9% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics Science Foreign Language Social Studies 4 History 4 Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Required for some Scores Due in Admissions Office May 1 Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 2501 Stevens Avenue City, State, Zip Minneapolis, MN 55404-4347 Phone (612) 874-3800 Fax (612) 874-3704 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered admissions@mcad.edu No Yes Early Action Deadline December 1 Early Action Notification December 15 Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline May 1 Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 88% of 473 applicants were admitted 68% of 455 applicants were admitted 59% of 181 applicants were admitted 191 (46%) of 415 admitted students enrolled 141 (46%) of 309 admitted students enrolled 49 (46%) of 106 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 19% Score of 500-600 31% Score of 400-500 33% Score of 300-400 17% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 6% Score of 600-700 28% Score of 500-600 53% Score of 400-500 11% Score of 300-400 3% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 6% Score of 600-700 19% Score of 500-600 50% Score of 400-500 17% Score of 300-400 8% Score of 200-300 0% 495 average 420-570 range of middle 50% 570 average 520-620 range of middle 50% 530 average 490-570 range of middle 50% Average GPA 3.30 3.75 and Above 15% 3.50-3.74 31% 3.25-3.49 15% 3.00-3.24 18% 2.50-2.99 15% 2.00-2.49 6% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 10% Score of 24-29 33% Score of 18-23 49% Score of 12-17 9% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 23 average 20-26 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $49,688 Tuition and Fees $37,812 Room and Board $7,550 Books and Supplies $2,920 Other Expenses $1,406 Payment Plans Installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline December 1 Final deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning December 19 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002365 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 70% Average Award $24,714 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 117 (96.7%) of freshmen 103 (88.0%) of applicants 103 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 16 (15.5%) of aid recipients Received by 103 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,635 Received by 88 (85.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,945 Received by 14 (13.6%) of aid recipients 18 (14.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,166 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 68% Average Award $22,825 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 546 (87.5%) of undergraduates 490 (89.7%) of applicants 490 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 54 (11.0%) of aid recipients Received by 487 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $17,718 Received by 445 (90.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,742 Received by 41 (8.4%) of aid recipients 112 (17.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,165
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 88% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $33,400 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Advertising Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Cinematography and Film/Video Production Commercial and Advertising Art Drawing Fine/Studio Arts, General Illustration Intermedia/Multimedia Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Painting Photography Printmaking Sculpture
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Visual and performing arts, Precision production, Business/marketing, Communication technologies None Independent study, Cooperative education program, Internships, New York semester Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Not required ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 21% of classes 10-19 students: 67% of classes 20-29 students: 11% of classes 40-49 students: 0% of classes 50-99 students: 1% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Yes Holdings 181,721 Computing Computer Ownership Computers on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Students required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts Master's Programs of Study Applied Arts and Design--General Art/Fine Arts Film, Television, and Video Production Graphic Design Illustration Photography
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Minneapolis Population 392,880 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Very large city 3 acres Temperature 2.8 average low in January, 78.8 average high in September Rain 116 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 15 mile(s) from campus in Minneapolis 1 mile(s) from campus in Minneapolis 5 mile(s) from campus in Minneapolis HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 62% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments 90% of freshmen, 38% of all students Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations student government Sororities Fraternities ROTC
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 690 Women 487 (70.6%) Men 203 (29.4%) Full-Time Undergraduates 679 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 2.9% Average Age 21 All Graduate Students Yes 2.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 7.9% Asian 5.4% Black/African-American 6.5% Hispanic/Latino 2.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 69.4% White 9.9% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 83.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 56.9% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 63.8% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 65.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018