MIAD Admission Requirements

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MIAD Admission Overview

MIAD admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year MIAD admitted 60.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.08 GPA (B) and SAT 940-1140 / ACT 20-28. MIAD is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MIAD is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MIAD Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

60.5%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The MIAD acceptance rate is 60.5%. Last year, 629 of 1,039 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in Wisconsin.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into MIAD and can you get accepted?

MIAD is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.08. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 33% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MIAD GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.08

Typical High School Grades

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.08

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at MIAD typically have around a 3.08 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. MIAD is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #32 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

MIAD SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

940-1140

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 520
Math 420
Composite 940

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 620
Math 520
Composite 1140

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at MIAD typically score around a 1040 SAT (middle 50% 940–1140) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 47th percentile nationally. MIAD ranks #14 in the state of Wisconsin for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 940 to 1140

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

MIAD is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1040 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1140+	Above 75th	>75%
1040 to 1140	Avg +	61%-75%
940 to 1040	Avg -	45%-61%
Below 940	Below mid-50	<45%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

MIAD ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 20
Math 18
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 28
Math 27
Composite 28

Average ACT

Incoming testers at MIAD typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 20–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. MIAD places #9 among colleges in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to MIAD without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28+	Above 75th	>75%
24 to 28	Avg +	61%-75%
20 to 24	Avg -	45%-61%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<45%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	588	173	1,039
Accepted	343	103	629
Acceptance Rate	58%	60%	61%
Enrolled	110	30	209
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	32%	29%	33%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Required to be considered for admission

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 31, 2027

Days left to Apply

365

Applicants have 365 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 31, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

MIAD is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 60.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.08 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (940-1140); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025