| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota vs. MCAD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#38 in Federal Region V Universities #16 in Minnesota Colleges | Rankings* | #12 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$45,080 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$45,484 |
| cheaper$12,474 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$45,484 |
| More$27,246 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$25,180 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,220 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier92.78% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter48.48% |
| Lower18.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable38.89% |
| High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger4,505 | Total Enrollment | Smaller831 |
| Larger1,932 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller720 |
| Larger2,573 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller111 |
| Larger2,181 | Online Student Population | Smaller84 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher66% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| Lower25% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,049) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 313) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,100) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $1,200) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 355 | Number of faculty | 136 |
| Lower$67,853 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$76,619 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.