Minneapolis College of Art and DesignAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
May 1, 2021
110 Days Left
Admissions Department
2501 Stevens Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404-4347
(800) 874-6223
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Social Studies 4
History 4
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required for some May 1
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used, ACT: Not used
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Admissions Office
Address
2501 Stevens Avenue
Minneapolis
MN
55404-4347
Phone
(800) 874-6223
Fax
(612) 874-3704
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
May 1, 2021
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
May 1, 2021
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
59% of 747 applicants were admitted
Women
59% of 548 applicants were admitted
Men
57% of 199 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
228 (52%) of 437 admitted students enrolled
Women
161 (50%) of 323 admitted students enrolled
Men
67 (59%) of 114 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
3.75 and Above
15%
3.50 - 3.74
31%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
18%
2.50 - 2.99
15%
2.00 - 2.49
6%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 470-590 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
2%
Score of 600 - 700
22%
Score of 500 - 600
45%
Score of 400 - 500
24%
Score of 300 - 400
5%
Score of 200 - 300
2%
SAT EBRW: 550-650 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
10%
Score of 600 - 700
41%
Score of 500 - 600
37%
Score of 400 - 500
12%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
20-25 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
8%
Score of 24 - 29
35%
Score of 18 - 23
52%
Score of 12 - 17
5%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported