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Minneapolis College Of Art And Design is in Minneapolis, MN. Minneapolis is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Minneapolis College Of Art And Design issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include design, drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
Not all applicants to Minneapolis College Of Art And Design are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 610 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 600 in 2007. People seek out Minneapolis College Of Art And Design, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 789 students study at the school (in 2007).
Very few students at Minneapolis College Of Art And Design attend part-time. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"MCAD educates individuals to be professional artists and designers, effective leaders, and active citizens. Through this work and other activities, MCAD advances the cultural life of its community."
More complete details are provided below.
Minneapolis College Of Art And Design
2501 Stevens Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
General Phone: (612) 874-3700
http://WWW.MCAD.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Photography And Commercial Art | 118 | commercial art, film and photography |
| Fine Arts | 26 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 23 | various performing arts |
| Design | 19 | design and visual communication |
Number of programs and degrees for Minneapolis College Of Art And Design in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 163 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 17 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 1 |
In 2007, Minneapolis College Of Art And Design had a total enrollment of 789 students (760 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 22% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 23 % |
Minneapolis College Of Art And Design offers campus housing for 290 of its 760 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Minneapolis, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 477 | 306 | 64% | 146 | 48% |
| Men | 194 | 125 | 64% | 59 | 47% |
| Women | 283 | 181 | 64% | 87 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 25% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 78% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,200 |
| Room and board | $ 6,110 |
| Room charge | $ 4,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 3,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,074 |
Financial Aid:
Minneapolis College Of Art And Design participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 236500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $70,376 | 4 | $70,910 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $59,468 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $51,238 | 5 | $51,238 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $40,867 | 5 | $37,363 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 21 | $59,424 | 16 | $52,849 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Minneapolis College Of Art And Design Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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