Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design admitted 63% of 1,059 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 940–1140 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 63% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $55,602 a year. After grants, students paid $28,024 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design’s acceptance rate?
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design admitted 63% of applicants: 665 of 1,059 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 940 to 1140, with a median around 1050. A score at or above 1050 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design have supplemental essays?
No. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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