Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
Admissions

Interested in attending Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

68
%
Acceptance rate
February 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design?

68%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Milwaukee Institute Art accepted 68% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 1,134 people applied and 870 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
574 / 849 (68%)
Men
197 / 285 (69%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

25%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 25% ended up enrolling at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Milwaukee Institute Art considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

4% of freshmen who attended Milwaukee Institute Art were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 27% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Milwaukee Institute Art is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

6%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

17%

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 15
Regular admission deadline

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