MIAD 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,560

Cost of attendance at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,560

Cost of attendance at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design was $25,270. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at MIAD

MIAD net price calculator

$25,270

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Wisconsin and nationwide.

Wisconsin's average	$12,926
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of MIAD for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$25,270	$1,072 (4%)	$23,724	$21,409	$25,077	$26,504	$30,653
2021	$26,342	$785 (3%)	$22,421	$21,589	$26,514	$27,777	$29,678
2020	$25,557	$988 (4%)	$20,796	$20,632	$22,807	$26,653	$29,603
2019	$24,569	$281 (1%)	$20,469	$21,393	$24,314	$25,571	$29,502
2018	$24,850	$104	$21,159	$20,461	$24,667	$26,916	$28,096
2017	$24,954	$212	$21,015	$21,460	$24,177	$27,478	$27,518
2016	$24,742	$1,035 (4%)	$19,846	$21,079	$23,112	$24,887	$29,896
2015	$23,707	$335 (1%)	$21,295	$18,756	$23,637	$24,430	$26,591
2014	$24,042	--	$22,378	$21,319	$23,612	$24,684	$26,272

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$51,570	$73	$39,560	$11,210	$800
2021	$51,497	$1,177 (2%)	$39,610	$11,087	$800
2020	$50,320	$1,950 (4%)	$38,550	$11,020	$750
2019	$48,370	$1,148 (2%)	$37,360	$10,260	$750
2018	$47,222	$992 (2%)	$36,230	$10,216	$776
2017	$46,230	$1,980 (4%)	$35,020	$10,170	$1,040
2016	$44,250	$220	$33,560	$9,950	$740
2015	$44,030	$1,061 (2%)	$32,050	$10,580	$1,400
2014	$42,969	$1,084 (3%)	$30,989	$10,180	$1,800
2013	$41,885	--	$29,942	$10,183	$1,760

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at MIAD? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $9,490 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at MIAD is $1,054 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: MIAD estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, MIAD estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,720

If living off-campus, with family: $1,720

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,720
How much is MIAD application fees?: MIAD does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: MIAD offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,270	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$1,270	Not Available

Housing and Meal

**MIAD requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$9,490	471
2021	N/A	N/A	$9,490	418
2020	$1,275	$8,025	N/A	430
2019	$1,430	$7,870	N/A	350
2018	$1,500	$7,730	N/A	310
2017	$1,500	$7,650	N/A	310
2016	$1,500	$7,550	N/A	300

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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