Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis, Minnesota · Private
Minneapolis College of Art and Design admitted 48% of 885 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1110–1430 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 69% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Minneapolis College of Art and Design’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Early action II
- February 15, 2027
- Regular decision
- April 1, 2027
The application fee is $50, and Minneapolis College of Art and Design accepts the Common App fee waiver. Minneapolis College of Art and Design asks for one other recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Minneapolis College of Art and Design’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $60,374 a year. After grants, students paid $27,031 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Minneapolis College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate?
Minneapolis College of Art and Design admitted 48% of applicants: 428 of 885 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Minneapolis College of Art and Design’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026, early action II is due February 15, 2027, and regular decision is due April 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Minneapolis College of Art and Design?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1110 to 1430, with a median around 1280. A score at or above 1280 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Minneapolis College of Art and Design’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Minneapolis College of Art and Design accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Minneapolis College of Art and Design require?
Besides the application and transcript, Minneapolis College of Art and Design asks for one other recommendation.
Does Minneapolis College of Art and Design have supplemental essays?
No. Minneapolis College of Art and Design doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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