Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,890

3.48% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$27,579

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

60.5%

1,039 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

838

99% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

66.9%

158 Graduates

About

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is a higher education institution located in Milwaukee County, WI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design were Illustration (89 degrees awarded), General Fine Studio Arts (50 degrees), and Graphic Design (44 degrees).

In 2024, 216 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. 72.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (147 degrees), 4.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is $41,890, which is $26,993 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is $41,890, which is $26,993 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,579.

In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,890

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was $41,890. The cost of tuition at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is $26,993 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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

Average Net Price

$27,579

2024 Value

1.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,579. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design grew by 1.59%.

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

$10,430

Room and Board

$1,060

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was of $10,430 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.82% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,060. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6% 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

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, 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.

Admissions

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design received 1,039 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.89% annual growth. Out of those 1,039 applicants, 629 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60.5% acceptance rate.

There were 838 students enrolled at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in 2024. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design has an overall enrollment yield of 33.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

629

Accepted Out of 1,039

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was 60.5% (629 admissions from 1,039 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 62.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 1.89%, while admissions declined by 5.41%.

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

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in 2023 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 838 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 830 students and the part-time enrollment is 8. This means that 99% 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 63.8% White, 18.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.09% Two or More Races, 5.97% Black or African American, 4.65% Asian, 0.239% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.239% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (14.2%) and White Male (10.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 838 students. The full-time enrollment at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 830 and the part-time enrollment is 8. This means that 99% of students enrolled at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% 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

80%

2024 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 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), 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 (2024)

White
535 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
153 enrolled students
Two or More Races
51 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 63.8% White, 18.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.09% Two or More Races, 5.97% Black or African American, 4.65% Asian, 0.239% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.239% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% 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 (0.477%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 98 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 (147 degrees awarded). There were 4.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is Illustration (89 degrees awarded), followed by General Fine Studio Arts (50 degrees) and Graphic Design (44 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (205 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (11 degrees), and Communication Technologies (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (117,071 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (116,654 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (116,455 people), Graphic designers (101,720 people), and Other designers (83,838 people).

The most specialized majors at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (205 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (11 degrees), Communication Technologies (0 degrees), and Human Sciences (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

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 Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are Visual & Performing Arts (205 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (11 degrees), Communication Technologies (0 degrees), and Human Sciences (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (275,720 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (176,909 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (165,018 people), Computer Systems Design (106,847 people), and Construction (93,382 people).

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 (2024)

Illustration
89 degrees awarded
General Fine Studio Arts
50 degrees awarded
Graphic Design
44 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was Illustration with 89 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 2024

157

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, which is 0.376 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (157).

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 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in Graphic Design, which is 0.692 times less than the 26 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in Illustration, which is 4.93 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 50% 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, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
147 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
32 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is white (147 degrees awarded). There were 4.59 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

0.463% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
116 degrees awarded
White Female
101 degrees awarded
White Female
91 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is white female (116 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (101 degrees).

Operations

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design has an endowment valued at nearly $4.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 884k (21.6%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2024, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design had a total salary expenditure of 21.3M. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design employs 16 Associate professors, 15 Professors and 11 Assistant professors. Most academics at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are Male Professor (9), Female Associate professor (8), and Male Associate professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are: Management, with 29 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 23 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 9 employees.

Endowment

$4.1M

2024 Endowment

8.24%

growth from 2023

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design has an endowment valued at about $4.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design grew 8.24% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.97M 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

$10.2M

2024 Salaries

1.54%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design paid a median of $10.2M in salaries, which represents 47.6% of their overall expenditure ($21.3M) and a 1.54% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.15% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.91% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.76M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design paid a total of $2.76M to 47 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design were Management with 29 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 23 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 9 employees.

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