First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Spring | October 1, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | Spring | November 1, 2026 |
| Early action | Fall | December 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Spring | December 1, 2026 |
| Early action II | Fall | February 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: mcad.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Illustration | 54 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 23 |
| Graphic Design | 16 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 11 |
| Photography | 7 |
| Painting | 6 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 |
| Industrial and Product Design | 4 |
Show the other 5 majors
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 3 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 3 |
| Printmaking | 2 |
| Sculpture | 1 |
| Furniture Design and Manufacturing | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
3,757,952 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
Nearest hub airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 17.8 of 20
Elevation
883 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
8°F
July high
83°F
Annual snowfall
40.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
18 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,340 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- St Catherine University5 mi
- Macalester College5 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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