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Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Faculty

150 Faculty Members | 6:01 student faculty ratio

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

273 E Erie St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

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Phone

(414) 847-3200

Website
www.miad.edu/

Mission Statement

The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) is a degree granting college where individuals discover and realize their creative potential.

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Mission Statement

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The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) is a degree granting college where individuals discover and realize their creative potential.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$39,560

Out of state

$39,560
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Did not receive aid
0%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 91.0% $2,963
State/local grants 33.0% $3,327
Institutional grants 100.0% $21,097
Loans 83.0% $8,203

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Illustration
  • Graphic Design
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Interior Architecture
  • Industrial and Product Design
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES
    • Interior Architecture
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply architectural principles in the design of structural interiors for living, recreational, and business purposes and to function as professional interior architects. Includes instruction in architecture, structural systems design, heating and cooling systems, occupational and safety standards, interior design, specific end-use applications, and professional responsibilities and standards. See other colleges that offer this major
  • VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
    • Industrial and Product Design
      • A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via the creation of effective forms, shapes, and packaging for manufactured products. Includes instruction in designing in a wide variety of plastic and digital media, prototype construction, design development and refinement, principles of cost saving, and product structure and performance criteria relevant to aesthetic design parameters. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Graphic Design
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, multimedia applications, communication skills and commercial art business operations. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Illustration
      • A program that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to develop and execute interpretations of the concepts of authors and designers to specifications. Includes instruction in book illustration, fashion illustration, map illustration, rendering, exhibit preparation, textual layout, cartooning, and the use of various artistic techniques as requested by clients. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Fine/Studio Arts, General
      • A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images), theory of art, color theory, composition and perspective, anatomy, the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio, and art portfolio marketing. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
68.27%
  • Apply 933
  • Accepted 637
  • Attend 221

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
No information

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Recommended

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Required
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
75%
Male Students
25%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian66.04%
  2. Hispanic/Latino16.59%
  3. Two Or More Ethnicities6.79%
  4. Black5.01%
  5. Asian4.23%
  6. Not Specified0.56%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.45%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.33%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

984

Undergraduate students

984

Attendance breakdown

Full time
99%
Part time
1%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • All Track Combined
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Tennis
Female sports:
  • All Track Combined
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • All Track Combined
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Golf

    • Female

    • All Track Combined
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Volleyball
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
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