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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
62.98%	1,050

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design's acceptance rate is 62.98% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,059 students applied and 667 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into MIAD.

The median SAT score is 1,050 and the ACT score is 24 at MIAD.

To apply to MIAD, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 62.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.99%. 193 men and 664 women applied to MIAD and 120 men and 412 women students were accepted.

Among them, 35 men and 111 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at MIAD.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at MIAD
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,059	193	664	0	0
Admitted	667	120	412	0	0
Enrolled	200	35	111	0	0
Acceptance Rate	62.98%	62.18%	62.05%	-	-
Yield	29.99%	29.17%	26.94%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 11 students (6% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 33 students (17%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at MIAD.

The median SAT score is 1,050 with 560 SAT EBRW and 490 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25^th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 520 and 25^th percentile is 420 .

The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75^th percentile score of 28 and 25^th percentile score of 20 at MIAD. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 23.

The SAT and ACT scores at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,191, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) school of art, music, and design).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at MIAD
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	940	1050	1140
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	520	560	620
SAT Math	420	490	520
ACT Composite	20	24	28
ACT Math	18	23	27
ACT English	20	23	28

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, Formal Demonstration of Competencies, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at MIAD. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

MIAD Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Considered, if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Required
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to MIAD.

Admission Information for Applying to MIAD
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.miad.edu/admissions/admissions-staff
Online Application	www.miad.edu/applynow
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor

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