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Minneapolis College of Art and Design

In-State Tuition & Fees

$41,794

Cost of attendance at Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $11,262
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$41,794

Cost of attendance at Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $16,133
National average $30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Minneapolis College of Art and Design was $28,520. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Minneapolis College of Art and Design net price calculator

$28,520

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Minnesota and nationwide.

Minnesota's average $15,223
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of Minneapolis College of Art and Design for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $28,520 $827 (3%) $23,033 $24,119 $25,222 $28,861 $34,024
2021 $29,347 $499 (2%) $22,385 $23,758 $25,625 $28,339 $34,338
2020 $28,848 $774 (3%) $24,434 $23,848 $26,469 $27,772 $34,643
2019 $28,074 $892 (3%) $23,067 $23,520 $24,249 $29,143 $33,469
2018 $27,182 $13 $22,941 $23,372 $24,500 $27,502 $30,759
2017 $27,169 $1,148 (4%) $21,976 $22,532 $24,503 $28,145 $31,417
2016 $26,021 $195 $21,376 $22,159 $25,231 $26,348 $29,938
2015 $25,826 $1,044 (4%) $20,279 $20,310 $25,867 $27,151 $29,443
2014 $24,782 -- $21,378 $22,931 $21,534 $27,010 $29,105

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Minneapolis College of Art and Design's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $55,702 $28 $41,794 $10,708 $3,200
2021 $55,674 $1,910 (4%) $41,794 $10,716 $3,164
2020 $53,764 $1,516 (3%) $40,396 $10,308 $3,060
2019 $52,248 $2,560 (5%) $39,120 $10,146 $2,982
2018 $49,688 $1,468 (3%) $37,812 $8,956 $2,920
2017 $48,220 $1,380 (3%) $36,548 $8,798 $2,874
2016 $46,840 $1,620 (4%) $35,326 $8,644 $2,870
2015 $45,220 $1,660 (4%) $34,146 $8,250 $2,824
2014 $43,560 $1,416 (3%) $32,750 $8,030 $2,780
2013 $42,144 -- $31,650 $7,770 $2,724

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Minneapolis College of Art and Design provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 288 dormitories available to its students at $5,980 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Minneapolis College of Art and Design is $664 per month.
Does Minneapolis College of Art and Design provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at Minneapolis College of Art and Design for one academic year is $1,200, which works out to $133 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Minneapolis College of Art and Design estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $3,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Minneapolis College of Art and Design estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $2,328
  • If living off-campus, with family: $2,328
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $2,328
How much is Minneapolis College of Art and Design application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Minneapolis College of Art and Design offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Minneapolis College of Art and Design cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $1,723 $1,723
For out-of-state students $1,723 $1,723

Housing and Meal

Minneapolis College of Art and Design offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Minneapolis College of Art and Design for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $1,200 $5,980 N/A 0 288
2021 N/A $5,980 N/A 0 291
2020 N/A $5,780 N/A 0 291
2019 N/A $5,610 N/A 0 290
2018 N/A $5,450 N/A 0 275
2017 N/A $5,290 N/A 0 285
2016 N/A $5,110 N/A 0 271

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Minneapolis College of Art and Design during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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