Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) is a private college specializing in the visual arts, located at 2501 Stevens Avenue just south of downtown Minneapolis. Wikipedia states it was founded in 1886 as the Minneapolis School of Fine Arts. It has about 800 students and 100 faculty, and the article mentions no closure or merger; the college's own website lists current admissions events for fall 2026. MCAD is one of a few major art schools with a comic art major, and notable alumni include illustrator Mary GrandPre, known for the U.S. Harry Potter covers. Faculty unionized in 2016. The college offers undergraduate BFA and BS programs, an MFA, MA programs including graphic and web design, and pre-college programs.
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First-year applicants use the Common App or the MCAD Application, with materials uploaded through Slideroom. BFA applicants are judged mainly on their portfolio.
Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.
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2501 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, United States, Minnesota
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