MCAD SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1270

The average composite SAT score for admitted Minneapolis College of Art and Design freshman is 1270 out of 1600. MCAD students have the 239th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1270 is in the 85th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1110 to 1430

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1110 to 1430. The 75th percentile score is 1430 while the 25th percentile score is 1110.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by MCAD but we estimate it to be around a 950 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 610

The average score for MCAD students on the math portion of the SAT is 610 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 540 and the 75th percentile score 680.

Average SAT Reading Score 660

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 570 to 750 and the average score for Minneapolis College of Art and Design students is 660.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Minneapolis College of Art and Design based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 48.4%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.29.

Can I get into MCAD with a 1430 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1430 or higher is very competitive at MCAD and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an above average chance of acceptance, around 64% or higher.

Can I get into MCAD with a 1270 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1270 to 1420 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. You have a slightly above average chance of acceptance, around 48% to 63% but admission is competitive.

Can I get into MCAD with a 1110 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1110 to 1260 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 33% to 47% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into MCAD with a 950 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 950 to 1100 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 32% chance of admission to MCAD. SAT scores below 950 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.