Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Acceptance Rate
Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,059
- Admitted
- 665
- Yield
- 30.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design's acceptance rate has risen from 59.1% in 2014–15 to 62.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 545 to 1,059 (+94%) over that period.
Its 62.8% rate makes Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design more selective than about 72% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 85%.
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 30.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 545 | 322 | 59.1% | 144 |
| 2015–16 | 684 | 424 | 62% | 178 |
| 2016–17 | 810 | 492 | 60.7% | 174 |
| 2017–18 | 946 | 564 | 59.6% | 197 |
| 2018–19 | 992 | 635 | 64% | 236 |
| 2019–20 | 1,134 | 771 | 68% | 284 |
| 2020–21 | 1,448 | 897 | 61.9% | 292 |
| 2021–22 | 933 | 637 | 68.3% | 221 |
| 2022–23 | 1,052 | 673 | 64% | 221 |
| 2023–24 | 1,059 | 665 | 62.8% | 200 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 664 | 413 | 62.2% |
| Men | 193 | 119 | 61.7% |
| Another gender | 202 | 133 | 65.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–620 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 420–520 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–28 | 17% |
How Milwaukee Institute of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design's acceptance rate?
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design's acceptance rate is 62.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (665 admitted of 1,059 applicants).
Is Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design test optional?
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design?
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design received 1,059 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 665.
What SAT score do you need for Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design?
Admitted students at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design typically scored 520–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 420–520 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design getting harder to get into?
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59.1% in 2014–15 to 62.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.miad.edu/.