Overview
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Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Milwaukee, WI, USA
Private
4 Year
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Overview

The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is a professional art school based in the Historic Third Ward district of Milwaukee. MIAD provides students their own studio space starting sophomore year.  The most popular majors are graphic design, illustration and studio arts. MIAD offers study abroad programs in places such as Italy, Ireland, Thailand, and China.

Acceptance Rate:
64%
Average Net Price:
$24,638
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$24,638
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$42,040
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$42,040
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$10,430
Books and Supplies
$1060
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$21,159
$30k - $48k
$20,461
$48k - $75k
$24,667
$75k - $110k
$26,916
$110k+
$28,096
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
72%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,216
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,717
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$21,489

 

Students receiving state aid
32%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3511
Students receiving federal aid
97%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,717
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$30,479
$30k - $48k
$29,210
$48k - $75k
$25,732
$75k - $110k
$23,661
$110k+
$20,764
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$14,330,589
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,758,689

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
81%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,417
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
81%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,598
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,289

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
64%
Acceptance Rate
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1052
Students Applied
64%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
48
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.December 1
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 31
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
52%
Out-Of-State Students
48%
3.1
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
13%
3.50 - 3.74
18%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
26%
2.00 - 2.49
8%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
4
Top 25%
27
Top 50%
61

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 888-749-6423
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
896
Total Number of Undergrads
896
0
100
44%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
51%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
77%
20-39 Students
22%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
6

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
22%
 US National: 44%
78%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
52%
Out-Of-State Students
48%
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
17%
White
65%
Multiracial
7%
Percent of First Generation Students
30%
Student Organizations
19
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
46%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
49%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
3

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,500
Top 5 Cities
Milwaukee
Chicago
Madison
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Kohl's
Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee Public Schools
GMR Marketing
Top 5 Sectors
Arts and Design
Business Development
Operations
Marketing
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,000
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258

REVIEWS

Read What Students Are Saying
The best part is you're not getting taught by TA's. You're instructors are all specialists in their subjects, so you know you're getting a great education.
It's also great how much they emphasize liberal studies. I know from previously going to a 4yr public university, that Gen Eds can be a pain, but the ones offered at MIAD are all relevant to you and your studies. They work with Marquette University to make sure you're liberal studies are strong. This also makes a Minor in any subject a lot more accessible.
Pia
An amazing school you feel that you belong at. Works insanely hard to set up your future career. Is a great choice if you want to go far in life.
Alexa from Milwaukee, WI
My photography has progressed so much since I started at MIAD. When I was still in high school, I never shot digitally and had no idea about all the possibilities with digital photography, not to mention how many more photos you can take without spending a ton of money on rolls of film.
Olivia from Milwaukee, WI
A very focused and disciplined school for it's unruly subject: art. In the first semester you already get an idea of what you will move onto in the following years to come. Your time is not wasted and there is so much to learn at MIAD! There is not a day that goes by that students here are not improving in some way and your self expression is something that is your most important tool.
Rebeckah from Wauwatosa, WI
The teachers here are fantastic. At MIAD, they want to ready you for your future career in the best way possible, and they start doing that in your freshman year. They used to do it where you wouldn't start learning stuff you needed to for your career until your junior year, but that's changed. The faculty constantly make you better in your understanding of concept, precision, and way of thinking. But in my two years here so far, I've learned more than here I have throughout my high school and middle school career.
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