Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a private, non-profit art college located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The institution offers specialized undergraduate degrees in visual arts, graphic design, animation, illustration, fine arts studio, photography, and creative entrepreneurship.
Acceptance rate
49%
Undergrad enrollment
700
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$50
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early ActionSpring 2027 Early Action | October 1, 2026 |
| Early ActionFall 2027 Early Action | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionPriority Decision (Admissions & Merit Scholarships) | February 15, 2027 |
| Financial AidFAFSA Priority Deadline (Fall 2027) | March 1, 2027 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision (Fall 2027) | April 1, 2027 |
| Financial AidFinancial Aid Verification Documents Due | April 1, 2027 |
| TransferOfficial spring college transcripts for Fall transfer applicants | June 30, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
Describe an artist who has influenced your work. Discuss both the artist's work and your own work.
Describe a project you completed as a member of a group. Describe the project and your role.
Describe how a critique of your work influenced it or made it better.
Describe a team project in which you have been involved. What was the goal of the project? What was your role? What did you learn from the process? Was the project successful?