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%
|
There are 264% more female students than male students enrolled at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design with a gender ratio of 78% women to 22% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MIAD has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
22%
|
| Women |
78%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
193
|
| Women |
703
|
MIAD serves a low number of students outside of Wisconsin, with 52 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
52%
|
| Out of State |
47%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
41% 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.