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
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%