Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

What is the cost of studying for a year at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design?

MIAD is a private college, so the reported 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition was the same for in-state and out-of-state students: $41,890. Required fees were reported separately. Published charges are only the starting point for a budget; housing, food, materials, transportation, and personal expenses can add substantially to the annual cost.

• 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition: $41,890.
• 2024-25 required fees: $1,853, bringing those two published charges to $43,743.
• Reported annual room and board charge: $11,618; reported books and supplies cost: $1,100.

Those room, board, and supply figures are planning benchmarks, not a personalized bill. Art and design students should check whether their courses require equipment, software, or materials beyond the general books-and-supplies estimate. Commuters should budget for travel rather than assume housing charges apply to them.

Financial aid changes what a student may pay. In 2024-25 reporting, the average undergraduate grant award was $25,182, and 78% of students received student loans. Grants and scholarships generally do not need to be repaid, while loans do. The reported average net price for families earning $48,000 or less was $22,531; net price includes costs beyond tuition and reflects aid received by students in that income group. An individual aid offer may differ substantially. Applicants should complete the FAFSA and check MIAD's requirements for institutional scholarships, state aid, and any eligible veteran or military education benefits.

What are the work-study opportunities at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design?

MIAD students can use career support while studying, but a campus job, an internship, and Federal Work-Study serve different purposes. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid package, provides the opportunity to earn wages through qualifying employment; it is not a grant paid upfront or a guarantee of a position.

Students seeking part-time work should check current openings and ask financial aid how any Work-Study eligibility applies. Those pursuing career-related experience can use MIAD's career resources for individual counseling, résumé preparation, interview practice, job listings, and alumni networking. The college does not require an internship of every student. Availability of an opening or a career service should not be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.