Minneapolis College of Art and Design Acceptance Rate
Minneapolis, Minnesota · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 885
- Admitted
- 428
- Yield
- 39.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 885 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Minneapolis College of Art and Design's acceptance rate has fallen from 64.4% in 2014–15 to 48.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 472 to 885 (+88%) over that period.
Its 48.4% rate makes Minneapolis College of Art and Design more selective than about 85% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 91%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (52.3% for women vs 47.9% for men, a 4.4-point gap). Minneapolis College of Art and Design has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 39.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 472 | 304 | 64.4% | 120 |
| 2015–16 | 556 | 367 | 66% | 145 |
| 2016–17 | 636 | 415 | 65.3% | 163 |
| 2017–18 | 692 | 405 | 58.5% | 133 |
| 2018–19 | 653 | 409 | 62.6% | 174 |
| 2019–20 | 747 | 437 | 58.5% | 178 |
| 2020–21 | 695 | 380 | 54.7% | 154 |
| 2021–22 | 638 | 418 | 65.5% | 163 |
| 2022–23 | 668 | 380 | 56.9% | 160 |
| 2023–24 | 885 | 428 | 48.4% | 169 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 619 | 324 | 52.3% |
| Men | 217 | 104 | 47.9% |
| Another gender | 49 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–750 | 3% |
| SAT Math | 540–680 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–24 | 16% |
How Minneapolis College of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Minneapolis College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?
Minneapolis College of Art and Design's acceptance rate is 48.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (428 admitted of 885 applicants).
Is Minneapolis College of Art and Design test optional?
Minneapolis College of Art and Design is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Minneapolis College of Art and Design?
Minneapolis College of Art and Design received 885 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 428.
What SAT score do you need for Minneapolis College of Art and Design?
Admitted students at Minneapolis College of Art and Design typically scored 570–750 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–680 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Minneapolis College of Art and Design getting harder to get into?
Minneapolis College of Art and Design has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 64.4% in 2014–15 to 48.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://mcad.edu/.