Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

MIAD Overview

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Milwaukee, WI. It is classified as School of art, music, and design by Carnegie Classification

The MIAD's tuition & fees is $43,743 for the academic year 2024-2025. 100% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $25,182.

The school has a total enrollment of 838 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).

MIAD's acceptance rate is 60.54% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 33.23%.

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is $43,743.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $45,515 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$43,743

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$45,515

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	60.54% Acceptance Rate / 33.23% Yield
Graduation Rate »	67%
Transfer-out Rate	9%
Retention Rate	80%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	9.09% (11 to 1)
Student Population »	838 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$25,182

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at MIAD
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	273 E Erie St, Milwaukee, WI 53202-6003
Phone	414-847-3200
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category
Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree

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Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

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