Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,820

3.51% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$24,850

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

6.3%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

59.6%

946 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

660

98.3% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

52.6%

92 Graduates

About

Costs

Admissions

Enrollment

Graduates

Operations

About

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is a higher education institution located in Milwaukee County, WI. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design were Graphic Design (22 degrees awarded), Illustration (22 degrees), and General Fine Studio Arts (19 degrees).

In 2017, 126 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. 65.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.1% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (91 degrees), 6.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is $34,820, which is $20,820 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is $34,820, which is $20,820 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,850.

In 2017, 100% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 79% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$34,820

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was $34,820. The cost of tuition at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is $20,820 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

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Average Net Price

$24,850

2017 Value

0.417%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,850. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design grew by 0.417%.

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Other Student Expenses

$8,675

Room and Board

$1,040

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was of $8,675 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,040. The cost of room and board increased by 1.46% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 40.5% during the same period.

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Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

79%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 2.04% with respect to 2016, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.

6.3%

2016 Default Rate

15

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was 6.3%, which represents 15 out of the 238 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.

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Admissions

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design received 946 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 16.8% annual growth. Out of those 946 applicants, 564 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.6% acceptance rate.

There were 660 students enrolled at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in 2017, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design has an overall enrollment yield of 34.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

564

Accepted Out of 946

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was 59.6% (564 admissions from 946 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 60.7%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 16.8%, while admissions grew by 14.6%.

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SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

N/A

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design has a total enrollment of 660 students. The full-time enrollment at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 649 students and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 98.3% 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 68.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.27% Black or African American, 5.15% Two or More Races, 3.94% Asian, 0.455% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.152% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (49.6%), followed by White Male (18.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.09%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, both undergraduate and graduate, is 660 students. The full-time enrollment at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 649 and the part-time enrollment is 11. This means that 98.3% of students enrolled at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are enrolled full-time compared with 71.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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Retention Rate over Time

75%

2017 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 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71%), Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    451

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    91

  3. Black or African American

    48

The enrolled student population at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 68.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.27% Black or African American, 5.15% Two or More Races, 3.94% Asian, 0.455% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.152% 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 44.7% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.5% 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, 3 students (0.455%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2017, 40 more women than men received degrees from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. The majority of degree recipients at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are white (91 degrees awarded). There were 6.07 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is Graphic Design (22 degrees awarded), followed by Illustration (22 degrees) and General Fine Studio Arts (19 degrees).

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 (111 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (6 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (102,091 people), Graphic designers (98,822 people), Other managers (95,492 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (94,617 people), and Other designers (80,832 people).

The most specialized majors at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are Visual & Performing Arts (111 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (6 degrees).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel

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 Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel, Physicians, Property, real estate, & community association managers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are Visual & Performing Arts (111 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (6 degrees).

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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 (177,201 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (161,321 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (123,669 people), Computer Systems Design (73,666 people), and Specialized design services (72,639 people).

The most specialized majors at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are Visual & Performing Arts (111 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (9 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (6 degrees).

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Degrees

Majors Awarded

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Most Common

  1. Graphic Design

    22 degrees awarded

  2. Illustration

    22 degrees awarded

  3. General Fine Studio Arts

    19 degrees awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was Graphic Design with 22 degrees awarded.

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Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

  1. 43

  2. 83

In 2017, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, which is 0.518 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (83).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in Graphic Design, which is 0.692 times less than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 20 degrees were awarded to women at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in Illustration, which is 10 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

48%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 48% 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, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

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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.

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Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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, 1.09% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    91 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    15 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American

    6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is white (91 degrees awarded). There were 6.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

1.59% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

  1. White Female

    59 degrees awarded

  2. White Male

    32 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino Female

    10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is white female (59 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (32 degrees).

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Operations

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design has an endowment valued at nearly $3.15M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $244k (7.73%), compared to the 2.38% average return ($240k on $10.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2017, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design had a total salary expenditure of $13.9M. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design employs 23 Professors, 5 Assistant professors, and 4 Instructors. Most academics at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are Male Professors (15), Female Professors(8), and Male Instructors (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are: Management, with 23 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 23 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$3.15M

2017 Endowment

6.29%

growth from 2016

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design has an endowment valued at about $3.15M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design grew 6.29% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.95M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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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.

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Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

  1. $404k - Federal

  2. $0 - State

  3. $0 - Local

As of 2017, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design received $404k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

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Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$6.92M

2017 Salaries

2.7%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design paid a median of $6.92M in salaries, which represents 49.6% of their overall expenditure ($13.9M) and a 2.7% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.83% growth from 2015 and a 4.89% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.59M (39.4% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$1.93M

Instructional Salaries

36

Number of Employees

In 2017, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design paid a total of $1.93M to 36 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.02M (18.6%) for similar Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools.

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Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design were Professor with 23 employees; Assistant professor with 5 employees; and Assistant professor with 4 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design were Management with 23 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

  1. Male Professor

  2. Female Professor

  3. Male Instructor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was Male Professor with 15 employees, Female Professor with 8 employees, and Male Instructor with 3 employees.

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

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