- Acceptance rate: 48% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 600–710 reading and writing, 530–630 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–29 composite
- Average net price: $27,031 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Minneapolis College of Art and Design reported: an acceptance rate of 48% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–29.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Minneapolis College of Art and Design reviews each application.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design GPA requirements
Minneapolis College of Art and Design requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Minneapolis College of Art and Design hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design acceptance rate
Minneapolis College of Art and Design admitted 414 of 854 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 48%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with 720 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Minneapolis College of Art and Design in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 600 | 630 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 590 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 23 | 29 |
| ACT English | 20 | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1161 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Minneapolis College of Art and Design looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Minneapolis College of Art and Design awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,031 a year at Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Minneapolis College of Art and Design?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Minneapolis College of Art and Design admitted 48% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Minneapolis College of Art and Design?
A lot: Minneapolis College of Art and Design requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers college preparatory program, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Minneapolis College of Art and Design?
Check Minneapolis College of Art and Design's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Minneapolis College of Art and Design was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 4% sent SAT scores and 21% sent ACT scores.
What percent of applicants does Minneapolis College of Art and Design accept?
Minneapolis College of Art and Design's acceptance rate was 48% for fall 2024: it admitted 414 of 854 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Minneapolis College of Art and Design look for?
Minneapolis College of Art and Design requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are Minneapolis College of Art and Design's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Minneapolis College of Art and Design's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 600–710 in reading and writing and 530–630 in math; ACT composite 21–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Minneapolis College of Art and Design?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Minneapolis College of Art and Design admitted 48% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Minneapolis College of Art and Design look at legacy status?
No. Minneapolis College of Art and Design doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Minneapolis College of Art and Design after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,031 a year at Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Minneapolis College of Art and Design accept AP credit?
Yes. Minneapolis College of Art and Design awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Minneapolis College of Art and Design's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Minneapolis College of Art and DesignU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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