by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Minneapolis College of Art and Design, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Minneapolis College of Art and Design came in at $45,484 per year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Within that total, required fees were $700; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,784 |
| Fees | $700 |
| Total | $45,484 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does Minneapolis College of Art and Design cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Minneapolis College of Art and Design costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Minneapolis College of Art and Design sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Minneapolis College of Art and Design Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Minneapolis College of Art and Design has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $41,344 |
| Two Years Ago | $42,110 |
| One Year Ago | $43,374 |
| Most Recent Year | $44,784 |
This chart shows the way tuition at MCAD has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition rose 3.3%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $46,962 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.86%, so cost a year out lands around $46,786.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $46,786 |
| In 2 Years | $48,125 |
| In 3 Years | $49,503 |
| In 4 Years | $50,920 |
| In 5 Years | $52,378 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $195,334.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, visit the Minneapolis College of Art and Design Financial Aid page.
