Minneapolis College of Art and Design
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota with approximately 705 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 48% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $29,926 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $43,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) is a private college specializing in the visual arts and located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. MCAD currently enrolls approximately 800 students. MCAD is one of just a few major art schools to offer a major in comic art.
This is a strong option for serious visual arts students who want a focused, small-school environment — it's one of the few colleges offering a dedicated comic art major, which signals real commitment to the full range of the field. The 69% graduation rate is a bit below average, worth asking about, but the median debt of $19,225 is relatively manageable. The concern is the $43,200 median earnings at 10 years out — not a dealbreaker for a passion-driven field, but go in clear-eyed about the financial picture.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (705 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2501 Stevens Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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