Minneapolis College of Art and Design

For 125+ years, MCAD has been shaping the meaning of art and design education.

Whether you are a high school student checking out your options, a transfer student looking for a change, or a working professional exploring ways to advance your career, an MCAD education will move you from where you are to where you want to go.

We deliver top-notch, relevant academic programs, including comic arts and furniture design, all of which are taught by our superb faculty of working artists and designers.

We are fully committed to being accessible—our facilities are open 24/7—and keeping costs manageable—97% of our students receive financial aid.

We are continuously partnering with community organizations looking to tap into MCAD creative talent, so all of our students graduate with real-world work experience.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Degrees

Graduate Degrees

Professional Post-Baccalaureate Certificates

Pre-College

Experiential Learning

Core Four

Internships

Study Abroad/Off Campus

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School Info
Type: On-site
Program(s): Full-time
Medium(s) Taught: Drawing, Painting, Illustration, Animation, Design, Cartooning, Misc.
Instructor(s): Various
Tuition: $33,696 per year
Financial Aid: Yes