Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,380

3.5% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$25,472

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

64%

1,052 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

896

98.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

56.6%

98 Graduates

About

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is a higher education institution located in Milwaukee County, WI. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design were Illustration (77 degrees awarded), General Fine Studio Arts (45 degrees), and Graphic Design (33 degrees).

In 2022, 179 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. 66.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (119 degrees), 4.41 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is $39,380, which is $24,439 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 234 total borrowers.

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is $39,380, which is $24,439 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,472.

In 2022, 100% of undergraduate students attending Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,380

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was $39,380. The cost of tuition at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is $24,439 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,472

2022 Value

0.799%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,472. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design grew by 0.799%.

This chart compares the average net price of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,490

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was of $9,490 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.48% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 234 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design received 1,052 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 12.8% annual growth. Out of those 1,052 applicants, 673 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64% acceptance rate.

There were 896 students enrolled at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in 2022.

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design has an overall enrollment yield of 32.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

673

Accepted Out of 1,052

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was 64% (673 admissions from 1,052 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 68.3%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 12.8%, while admissions grew by 5.65%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design had a total enrollment of 896 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 882 students and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 98.4% of students enrolled at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65% White, 17.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.92% Two or More Races, 5.02% Asian, 4.69% Black or African American, 0.335% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.335% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (13.2%) and White Male (11.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 896 students. The full-time enrollment at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 882 and the part-time enrollment is 14. This means that 98.4% of students enrolled at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
582 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
153 enrolled students
Two or More Races
62 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 65% White, 17.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.92% Two or More Races, 5.02% Asian, 4.69% Black or African American, 0.335% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.335% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4 students (0.446%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 59 more women than men received degrees from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is white (119 degrees awarded). There were 4.41 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is Illustration (77 degrees awarded), followed by General Fine Studio Arts (45 degrees) and Graphic Design (33 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (169 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are Graphic designers (92,580 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (79,338 people), Other managers (75,955 people), Other designers (56,534 people), and Postsecondary teachers (55,898 people).

The most specialized majors at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in 2022 are Visual & Performing Arts (169 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Economists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are Visual & Performing Arts (169 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are Elementary & secondary schools (175,537 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,978 people), Computer Systems Design (72,111 people), Specialized design services (58,214 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (47,269 people).

The most specialized majors at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are Visual & Performing Arts (169 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.

Most Common (2022)

Illustration
77 degrees awarded
General Fine Studio Arts
45 degrees awarded
Graphic Design
33 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was Illustration with 77 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

119

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, which is 0.504 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (119).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in Illustration, which is 0.426 times less than the 54 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in Illustration, which is 2.35 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 44% of students graduating from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.02% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
119 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
27 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is white (119 degrees awarded). There were 4.41 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

0.559% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
78 degrees awarded
White Male
41 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is white female (78 degrees awarded). There were 1.9 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (41 degrees).

Operations

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design has an endowment valued at nearly $3.69M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −234k (−6.33%) compared to the 0.21% average return (24.5k on 11.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2022, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design had a total salary expenditure of 21.2M. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design employs 20 Professors, 14 Associate professors and 11 Assistant professors. Most academics at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are Male Professor (12), Female Professor (8), and Male Associate professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 27 employees, Management, with 25 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 10 employees.

Endowment

$3.69M

2022 Endowment

0.826%

growth from 2021

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design has an endowment valued at about $3.69M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design grew 0.826% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.95M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10M

2022 Salaries

4.91%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design paid a median of $10M in salaries, which represents 47.1% of their overall expenditure ($21.2M) and a 4.91% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.3% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 11% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.04M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design paid a total of $3.04M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design were Professor with 20 employees, Associate professor with 14 employees, and Assistant professor with 11 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 27 employees, Management with 25 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was Male Professor with 12 employees, Female Professor with 8 employees, and Male Associate professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.

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