Founded in 1886, Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Minneapolis (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Minnesota.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 134 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 