Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Milwaukee, WI
4.0 1 review

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Overview

Total enrollment

838

Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Website miad.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) operates from a contemporary campus in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward district, situated along the Milwaukee River near Lake Michigan. The private college, established in 1974, occupies a renovated industrial warehouse that has been converted into studio spaces, galleries, and specialized art facilities. MIAD offers BFA degrees across multiple disciplines including Communication Design, Illustration, Interior Architecture and Design, and Product Design, with an emphasis on professional practice and industry collaboration. Students reside in the nearby Two50Two apartment complex, purpose-built for MIAD undergraduates, while having access to the cultural amenities of Milwaukee's arts district. The college maintains partnerships with local creative industries and museums, including the Milwaukee Art Museum, providing students with professional networking and exhibition opportunities.

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Ratings

MIAD is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 940/1140
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/28
GPA 3.08

Acceptance Rate

60.5%

Applications Due Aug 31, 2027
Enrollment Rate 33.2%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$43,743

Costs for Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$43,743
Books and Supplies		$1,100
Other Fees		$1,853
Room and Board		$10,955
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,874
Total One Year Cost		$59,525

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

57% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are Visual and Performing Arts, Communications Technology, and Architecture. 87% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts, 7% in Communications Technology, and 6% in Architecture.