Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Comparison

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Overview

MIAD
Location Milwaukee, WI
Setting Large City
Enrollment 896
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website miad.edu
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Costs

MIAD
Tuition (In State) $39,380
Tuition (Out of State) $39,380
Room & Board $9,950
Avg Net Price $25,472
Avg Grant Aid $26,216
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

MIAD
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 1,052
Admitted 673
Acceptance Rate 64%
Enrolled % 32.8%
Avg High School GPA 3.08
Typical High School Grades B
Admissions Standards Unavailable
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range
SAT Range
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 22%
% Women 78%
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 52%
% Out-of-State 47%

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/