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Private 4 Year

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Overview

Enrollment

885
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design overview
Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Online miad.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) operates from a contemporary campus in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward district, situated along the Milwaukee River near Lake Michigan. The private college, established in 1974, occupies a renovated industrial warehouse that has been converted into studio spaces, galleries, and specialized art facilities. MIAD offers BFA degrees across multiple disciplines including Communication Design, Illustration, Interior Architecture and Design, and Product Design, with an emphasis on professional practice and industry collaboration. Students reside in the nearby Two50Two apartment complex, purpose-built for MIAD undergraduates, while having access to the cultural amenities of Milwaukee's arts district. The college maintains partnerships with local creative industries and museums, including the Milwaukee Art Museum, providing students with professional networking and exhibition opportunities.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

MIAD is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Getting In

Admission Standards

Moderate
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design overview
SAT 940/1140
ACT 20/28
GPA 3.08

Applications Accepted

62.8% 
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design overview
Applications Due Aug 31, 2025
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$40,480
Costs for Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,060
Other Fees$1,788
Room and Board $10,430
Budget for Other Expenses$1,844
Total One Year Cost$55,602

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

57% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students
Subject Percent of Class
Visual and Performing Arts 87%
Communications Technology 7%
Architecture 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=239309 IPEDS survey data for Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.

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Last updated February 24, 2025