Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

It is moderately difficult to get into Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design admitted 68% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 1,134 applications received in 2023, 771 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, the regular decision application deadline is August 31 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design's admissions stats.

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.1
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	4%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	8 31	–

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Considering Applying Early to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design?

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Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

Some students apply early because they hope it will increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design?

Getting into Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design is moderately difficult. Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2022, Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design accepted 68% of students, approximately 771 from 1,134 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

What does Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Interview	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered

Make sure to check with Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design for more information on admission factors.

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	2	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	portfolio
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design?

Students admitted to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design have an average unweighted GPA of 3.1.

Out of all students that were admitted, 33.7% submitted a class rank. At Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design 4% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 27% were in the top 25% and 61% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.

Does Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design accept transfer credits?

✅ Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design?

✅ Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design is not test optional.

What is Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design's acceptance rate?

✅ Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design's acceptance rate is 68%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design?

❌ Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design does not offer early decision.

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