Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Milwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design reported a 62.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Milwaukee, WI, with an SAT reference of 1050 and an ACT reference of 24. The historical average net price is $26,541 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

62.8%

1,059 applicants

SAT reference

1050

Combined score

ACT reference

24

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$26,541

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)94010501140
ACT (composite, 1–36)202428

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

65.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

79.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$41,174

Student Body

837

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$21,419
$30,001 – $48,000$22,531
$48,001 – $75,000$22,440
$75,001 – $110,000$26,746
$110,000+$32,540

Top Majors at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

MajorDegrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts201
Architecture11

Financial Aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

About Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Official website: https://www.miad.edu/

Admissions: https://www.miad.edu/admissions/admissions-staff

Frequently Asked Questions About Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

What is the acceptance rate at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design?

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design reported a 63% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,059. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design?

The historical 63% acceptance rate suggests Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design?

The imported historical records for Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design include an SAT reference value of 1050 and an ACT reference value of 24. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design?

The stored historical average net price at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is $26,541 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $24,605 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 65%. its stored first-year retention rate is 80%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $41,174. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design?

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 1, 2026, Early Action on December 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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