Admissions

Online application: http://www.mcad.edu/apply

Admission requirements: Admissions application and fee; BFA ONLY: Portfolio of Visual Artwork/BSc ONLY: Creative Writing Essay; Statement of Interest; Official High School and College Transcripts; SAT or ACT Test Scores; Letter of Recommendation. Please see www.mcad.edu/admissions/prepare/undergraduate for application requirement checklists and more information.

Application deadlines: Fall: Dec. 1 Early Action; Feb. 15 Priority; April 1 Regular Decision. Spring: Oct. 1 Early Action; Nov. 1 Priority; Dec. 1 Regular Decision.

Application fee (amount): $50

Advanced placement credit

MCAD has maximum allowable transfer credits from Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and PSEO/pre-college programs. As a high school student, you may apply to transfer up to 3 Studio Arts and 9 Liberal Arts credits of AP or IB (the total may not exceed 9 credits). As a high school student, you may apply to transfer up to 6 Studio Arts and 9 Liberal Arts credits of PSEO/pre-college credit. AP, IB, and PSEO/pre-college credit combined may not exceed 21 total transfer credits. Students must complete all necessary steps by posted deadlines in order to transfer credits. See www.mcad.edu/transfer for more information.

Transfer criteria (credits, GPA):

MCAD is selective about transferring credits from other schools. We may accept transfer credits from Advanced Placement courses (AP), International Baccalaureate programs (IB), post-secondary enrollment (PSEO) and pre-college programs, as well as other colleges and universities. Please contact your Admission Counselor for guidance in the transfer process. Once admitted to MCAD, transfer students will receive an official transfer credit evaluation. MCAD has maximum allowable transfer credits. As a transfer student, you may apply to transfer up to 33 Studio Arts and 30 Liberal Arts credits. MCAD will only accept credits from courses which are compatible with our existing course offerings and credit will transfer only for classes with a straight "C" or better. Grades lower than "C" (including C-) will not be eligible for transfer. Students must complete all necessary steps by posted deadlines in order to transfer credits. Please see www.mcad.edu/transfer for procedures, dates, and deadlines.

Transfer process (deadlines and materials)

Transfer students entering the fall semester must submit all final materials for transfer, including final official transcripts and transfer portfolios, before the last Friday of June. Students entering spring semester must provide official transcripts, artwork and other materials needed for transfer credit by November 1st. Please see www.mcad.edu/transfer for procedures, dates, and deadlines.

Cost

2013-14 undergraduate tuition and fees: $32,750

Room and board: $6,810

Graduate tuition and fees: $29,700

Percentage of first-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: 91%

Financial aid information

At MCAD, we believe that a world-class art and design education is extremely valuable, but it should also be affordable. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring that all MCAD students receive the financial assistance they need to be successful. MCAD helps students afford their college experience through grant programs, scholarships, loans and part-time work. We also offer a list of lender options and resources for researching the thousands of outside scholarships out there, so you can explore every option available to you. The bottom line is you can afford MCAD. MCAD Admissions Merit Scholarships are open to all entering undergraduate students. All needed admissions requirements for Fall semester applications must be submitted by Feb. 15; Spring semester application deadline is October 1. No additional application is required. This scholarship competition awards monies based on the strength of the applicant's admission file in relation to the applicant pool. Scholarships may range from $8,000-$16,000 per year for four years.
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