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Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Minneapolis, MN mcad.edu 701 students

Minneapolis College of Art and Design is situated in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis, offering students an urban environment with access to the city's cultural resources. The college is known for its tight-knit community of artists and designers, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. Distinctive for its specialized focus, MCAD is one of the few art schools offering a major in comic art, attracting students with interests in sequential storytelling.

Programs
4
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$22,274
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$43,824
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Minneapolis College of Art and Design's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 40% of students receive Pell Grants; 74% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $24,998, roughly 43% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $20,912 $83,648
$30K – $48K $20,630 $82,520
$48K – $75K $22,690 $90,760
$75K – $110K $28,900 $115,600
$110K+ $31,859 $127,436
Sticker price (no aid) $43,824 $175,296
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Minneapolis College of Art and Design

4 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Design
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools →
18
$23,687/yr High 1.6x
Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →
16
$14,829/yr Moderate 1.1x
Film & Photography
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools →
14
$26,156/yr High 0.8x
Graphic Communications Compare across schools →
12
$24,427/yr High 1.4x

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