by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on MCAD costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined tuition and fees at Minneapolis College of Art and Design for the 2020-2021 academic year was $41,794 for undergraduates. Students from both in state and out of state paid the same price.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $41,344 | $450 | $41,794 |
MCAD tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Minneapolis College of Art and Design cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. At $41,794 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Minneapolis College of Art and Design was high when compared to the national average. In-state students pay the same as out-of state ones at MCAD.
The chart below shows how MCAD compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Minneapolis College of Art and Design Financial Aid.
Over the past five years, MCAD tuition and fees has grown by a rate of 2.24% annually. Tuition grew by 2.25%, and fees grew by 1.09%. The estimated cost for this year's tuition and fees is $43,688 if the growth rate continues.
This means an estimated $88,355 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at MCAD, and $180,714 for four years.
Remeber to factor in additional costs such as room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at MCAD.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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