Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Minneapolis College of Art and Design's yield is 4 pts higher than Kansas City Art Institute's
Yield rate - 2
Minneapolis College of Art and Design admits 48% vs. 55% at Kansas City Art Institute
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Kansas City Art InstituteSelective
- Minneapolis College of Art and DesignSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 17–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Kansas City Art InstituteTest-blind
- Minneapolis College of Art and DesignTest-optional
How they read a record
Kansas City Art Institute
GPA and the high school record are required.
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Kansas City Art Institute | Minneapolis College of Art and Design |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why

