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Cost

Embark on a transformative journey with an MCAD education–a valuable investment that opens the doors to a world of opportunities. The Graduate Admission and Financial Aid Offices at MCAD are committed to assisting you in finding ways to make your chosen program financially accessible. Review the full cost of an MCAD education, prior to any financial aid you may qualify for. Your success is our priority, and we are here to support you in making your artistic dreams a reality.

2025/26 Academic Year
TuitionPer SemesterPer Year
12-18 Credits$23,232$46,464
1 Credit (if fewer than 12 or more than 18)$1,936N/A
FeesPer SemesterPer Year
Student Experience Fee$200$400
Technology Fee$200$400
Health Insurance (Optional)N/A$3,295
Textbooks and Supplies (estimated)$1,900$3,800
On-Campus HousingPer SemesterPer Year
Housing Deposit (one time payment)N/A$350
Apartment Rental (per student, duration of 2025/26 academic year)$4,750-$6,875*$9,500-$13,750*
Required Resident Meal Card$1,400$2,800
One Time Payment for New Students
Enrollment Tuition Deposit (credited to your tuition bill upon enrollment) $300

*Student Housing charges vary based on type of unit and number of occupants and can be viewed on myMCAD. Students are charged by the semester and payment is due with all charges prior to the start of the semester. Listed rental charges include internet service, laundry machine usage free of charge, and all utilities, except long-distance phone service. Contact the housing office for more information.

Financial Aid

Several financial aid options are available to Master of Fine Arts students, such as grants, scholarships, graduate assistantships, and more.

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Minneapolis, MN 55404

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Land Acknowledgement

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) acknowledges it is located on traditional, ancestral, and contemporary lands of Indigenous people. This is the ancestral homeland of the Dakota and Ojibwe people, who were forcibly exiled from the land because of aggressive and persistent settler colonialism. We recognize that this place has a complex and layered history. As a community dedicated to creativity, MCAD is committed to ongoing efforts to support and advocate for American Indian Nations and peoples.


Nondiscrimination Policy

MCAD admits students of any race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or marital status to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, or marital status in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.