MIAD Description

“The all-day, sometimes all-night, bell-never-rings, can't-get-enough place where exceptional talent grows into extraordinary skill.” Thus reads the opening description on The Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design’s website.

Located in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design welcomes students from traditional as well as alternative artistic backgrounds. The one thing they have in common is their desire to refine their artistic talent enough to make a career of it.

The careers for which students prepare while at Milwaukee Institute are as varied as the students themselves. Bachelor’s degrees are awarded in Communication Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Painting, Sculpture and Digital Technology, among others.

Located in the Third Ward district of Milwaukee, the school is in a historically bohemian area that greatly influences the atmosphere of the campus, with theatres, artist lofts, cafes and restaurants all around. The Milwaukee Art Museum and the Milwaukee Public Museum are also within walking distance of campus.

In addition to transcripts and an admissions essay, applicants must submit an artistic portfolio as part of their application. Students may apply for financial aid and, if approved, may receive scholarships, grants and other forms of aid.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.miad.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$26,224

Out-of-State Tuition

$26,224

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

680

MIAD Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
666
Freshman Class
177
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
680

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
97%
Graduate
3%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
62%
Out-of-State
38%

Gender of Students

Women
60%
Men
40%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
4%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
77%
Latino
8%
Other
9%

Students State Origin

Wisconsin
62%
Illinois
17%
Indiana
2%
Minnesota
2%
Texas
2%
Other
15%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%