Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Admissions
Interested in attending Minneapolis College of Art and Design?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Minneapolis College of Art and Design, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Minneapolis College of Art and Design?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Minneapolis College Art accepted 65% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 638 people applied and 418 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Minneapolis College of Art and Design:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 38% ended up enrolling at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Minneapolis College of Art and Design by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Minneapolis College Art considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
Important
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
Considered
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Minneapolis College of Art and Design?
Grades
Students who recently attended Minneapolis College of Art and Design as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.3.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Minneapolis College Art is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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