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Minneapolis College of Art and Design SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1130-1340. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 21-29. Minneapolis College of Art and Design admitted 49% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1130-1340
ACT middle 50%
21-29
Acceptance rate
49%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
705

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Minneapolis College of Art and Design?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1340 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Minneapolis College of Art and Design's SAT submitters; 1130 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 62% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

Score check

Where does your score land at Minneapolis College of Art and Design?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Minneapolis College of Art and Design SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing600630710
SAT Math530590630
SAT total (estimated)113012201340
ACT composite212329

Reading and Writing runs higher than Math here: the top quarter starts at 710 in Reading and Writing but 630 in Math.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1161.

Testing policy

Does Minneapolis College of Art and Design require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Minneapolis College of Art and Design told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on Minneapolis College of Art and Design's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Minneapolis College of Art and Design

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$45,484
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$29,926
First-year retention rate
75%
Graduation rate within 6 years
51%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$40,873

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FAQ

Minneapolis College of Art and Design admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Minneapolis College of Art and Design?

Minneapolis College of Art and Design does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1130 and 1340 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1340 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1130 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for Minneapolis College of Art and Design?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 21 to 29, with a median of 23. Scoring 29 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does Minneapolis College of Art and Design require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Minneapolis College of Art and Design reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Minneapolis College of Art and Design's admissions website before you apply.

What is Minneapolis College of Art and Design's acceptance rate?

Minneapolis College of Art and Design admitted 49% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].