Minneapolis College Of Art And Design

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design, also abbreviated as MCAD, was founded in 1886. It is a private four year and post graduate college which specializes in visual arts. The college was originally named as Minneapolis School of Fine Arts. In 1914 it was renamed as Minneapolis School of Art and relocated to its present campus at Stevens Avenue in the downtown area. In 1970, the college was finally named Minneapolis College of Art and Design.

The MCAD offers the students with a wide range of majors and specializations leading to a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or Science as well as for a master’s degree in Fine Arts. The specializations offered by the college are animation, advertising, graphic design, photography, sculpture, brand marketing, public relations, entrepreneurship and project management. The masters course in fine arts offered by MCAD is a mentor based program for graduated students.

MCAD has a vibrant student life offering many clubs and organizations such as 3D club, Anime club, Green club, Film club, Photo club, Social club and Illustration club. The college has a radio station called Radio MCAD. The MCAD also has athletic teams for volleyball, soccer and softball.

Minneapolis College Of Art And Design Highlights

Where Minneapolis College Of Art And Design stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in photography and commercial art, drama and performing arts, fine arts, and design.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Minneapolis College Of Art And Design was 789 in 2007 (760 full-time equivalent).

About 40% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 60% of the class.

Undergrads are 93% of enrolled students and graduate students are 7%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Minneapolis College Of Art And Design participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Minneapolis College Of Art And Design provides on-campus housing for 290 of its 760 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Minneapolis College Of Art And Design Admissions (2007)

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