Minneapolis College of Art and Design
- Private
- Arts
Minneapolis College of Art and Design: international tuition 48,090 USD per year, one-year total cost 49,990 USD, acceptance rate 48.5%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 120.
Getting in. The school admits 48.5% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 600–710, Math 530–630, ACT 21–29. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 120+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 49,990 USD, before any scholarship. 5 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/12. You apply through CommonApp. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Minneapolis College of Art and Design?
International tuition is 48,090 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 49,990 USD.
What English scores does Minneapolis College of Art and Design require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 120.
What is the acceptance rate at Minneapolis College of Art and Design?
The acceptance rate is 48.5%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Alumni MCAD Legacy ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Application method unclearSchool page
Only for children and grandchildren of MCAD graduates; international status is not addressed.
MCAD Admissions Competitive Scholarship ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not address international student eligibility.
Deadline: December 1 (Early Action); recipients announced by March 1
MCAD Admissions Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The scholarship is for newly admitted undergraduates, but the page does not explicitly state international-student eligibility.
- Renewable in later years
MCAD Admissions Merit ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says all admitted undergraduates are considered but does not mention international students, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
MCAD Phi Theta Kappa ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
For admitted PTK members; international status is not addressed.
Special Competition ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
The page describes need-based funds for Gold Key winners admitted to MCAD, but does not state international eligibility.
Special Competition Scholarships (ARTS and Scholastic Art Awards match)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
Tied to U.S. national competitions; international eligibility is not addressed.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- SATACTOptional
- EssaysRequired
- Supplementary applicationOptional
- Proof of fundsiTo obtain a student visa, you must demonstrate funds for at least one year at MCAD.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Action admission decision notification begins (EA)Decisionabout17days
- Spring Priority Decision deadlineApplication+17 days
- Early Action application deadline (EA)Application+47 days
- Spring Regular Decision deadline (RD)Application+47 days
- Early Action Merit Scholarship notification (EA)Scholarship+61 days
- Priority Decision admission decision notification beginsDecision+109 days
- Priority Decision application deadlineApplication+123 days
- Priority Decision Merit Scholarship notificationScholarship+133 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (RD)Application+168 days
- Regular Decision admission and Merit Scholarship notification (RD)Decision+182 days
- Early Action enrollment confirmation reply date (EA)Deposit+198 days
- Priority Decision enrollment confirmation reply dateDeposit+198 days
- Regular Decision enrollment confirmation reply date (RD)Deposit+198 days
Credit for exams
MCAD states that AP credit may be considered, but these pages do not state a minimum score.
MCAD states that IB credit may be considered, but these pages do not state a minimum score.
MCAD may consider AP transfer credit, but this page gives no minimum score or credit amount.
MCAD may consider IB transfer credit, but this page gives no minimum score or credit amount.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
36 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data