PrivateUrbanMilwaukee Institute of Art & Design
MIAD
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-6003
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Close-knit campus
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is a private urban institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1155.
A small campus of 883 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,174 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,514.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •Layton was founded in 1920 by business and life partners Charlotte Partridge and Miriam Frink.
- •The two women worked together from 1920 until 1954 when they received an unexpected request from the board tor their resignations "in the form of an ultimatum.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1155
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
23.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,750
Programs (5)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WI state average + large city premium