The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is Wisconsin's only independent, four-year college of art and design. Located in downtown Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward neighborhood, recently named one of America's top ArtPlaces, students take inspiration from their environment and connect in meaningful ways to the arts and business communities. MIAD's 9:1 student/teacher ratio, large studio spaces, internship opportunities, mobility programs and visiting artists/designers transition students from being purely passionate to passionate professionals.
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MAJORS OFFERED:Communication DesignBachelors Degree
Fine Arts: New Studio PracticeBachelors Degree
IllustrationBachelors Degree
Industrial DesignBachelors Degree
Interior Architecture + DesignBachelors Degree
AdvertisingBachelors degree
Art HistoryBachelors degree
Book ArtsBachelors degree
BusinessBachelors degree
Design/Fine Arts StudioBachelors degree
Digital Media ProductionBachelors degree
Furniture DesignBachelors degree
WritingBachelors degree
This program is Residential.
| FULL-TIME | |
| TUITION | $ 41,890 |
| MANDATORY FEES | 1,853 |
| BOOKS & SUPPLIES | 1,100 |
| ON-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | 10,955 |
| OFF-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | 10,955 |
| OTHER | 1,847 |
| AID CATEGORY | AVG PER RECIPIENT | 1st YR RECIPIENTS |
| INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS3 | $21,345 | 100% |
| FEDERAL/NATIONAL GRANTS | 5,507 | 37% |
| STATE & LOCAL GRANTS | 3,786 | 32% |
| FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS | 5,475 | 83% |
AVERAGE AMOUNT RECEIVED PER RECIPIENT: $32,273
100% OF FULL-TIME FRESHMEN RECEIVED AID
* Most recent financial aid data available
Acceptance Rate = The percentage of students admitted out of applications received in a given year.
UNDERGRADUATE FTE1 = 876
UNDERGRADUATE
| FULL-TIME | 870 |
| PART-TIME | 15 |
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc.
| APPLICATION: | Required |
| ONLINE APPLICATION: | Required |
| APPLICATION FEES: | None |
| HOME EXAM: | Not Required |
| INTERVIEW: | Recommended |
| ESSAY: | Recommended |
| SAT / ACT: | Not Required |
| PORTFOLIO: | Required |
| LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: | Required |
| IELTS: | Required if English is a second language |
| TOEFL: | Required if English is a second language |
TRANSCRIPTS
| HIGH SCHOOL: | Required |
| COLLEGE: | Required, if transferring |
FACULTY FTE1 = 52
| FULL-TIME | 52 |
| PART-TIME | 231 |
STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: FALL 2023
16.8 TO 1
FTE STUDENTS PER FTE FACULTY1
FRESHMAN RETENTION
| FALL 2021 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2022 |
86% |
| FALL 2022 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2023 |
83% |
SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE
| FALL 2016 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
58% |
| FALL 2017 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
68% |
UNDERGRADUATE ETHNICITY
FALL 2023UNDERGRADUATE GENDER DISTRIBUTION
FALL 2023NEW STUDENT GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION2
FALL 2023Fall Pre-College
Spring Pre-College
Summer Pre-College
Adult Education
Study Abroad
Internships
Joint Degree Programs
Career Service Office
Pre-College
AICAD Exchange Program
International Study Abroad
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc. NOTE 2: Geographic distribution is reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. NOTE 3: Includes all institutional scholarships and grants, but does not include College Work Study or third party awards.