Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Comparison

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Overview

MIAD
Location Milwaukee, WI
Setting Large City
Enrollment 885
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website miad.edu
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Costs

MIAD
Tuition (In State) $40,480
Tuition (Out of State) $40,480
Room & Board $10,430
Avg Net Price $28,024
Avg Grant Aid $24,605
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

MIAD
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 1,059
Admitted 665
Acceptance Rate 62.8%
Enrolled % 30.1%
Avg High School GPA 3.08
Typical High School Grades B
Admissions Standards Moderate
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 20/28
SAT Range 940/1140
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 31, 2025

Academics

MIAD
Student to Faculty Ratio 11:1
Popular Majors
  • Visual and Performing Arts (87%)
  • Communications Technology (7%)
  • Architecture (6%)

Outcomes

MIAD
Graduation Rate 57%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $36,000
Making Student Loan Payments 59%
Median Student Loan Debt $27,000
Median Loan Payment $279

Diversity

MIAD
% Men 0%
% Women 0%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 68%
% Black 8%
% Hispanic 13%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 5%
% International 1%
% Unknown Race 0%

Students

MIAD
% In-State 56%
% Out-of-State 44%

Campus

MIAD
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/