A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MIAD are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 32% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
68%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
All students enrolled at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are male with a gender ratio of 0% men to 0% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MIAD has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0.23%
|
| Women |
0%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2
|
| Women |
0
|
MIAD serves a low number of students outside of Wisconsin, with 56 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
56%
|
| Out of State |
44%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 4.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=239309 IPEDS survey data for Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.
Last updated February 24, 2025