Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design: what international applicants need

What are Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on December 1, 2026 and Regular Decision on February 15, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

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

60.5% for students who started in fall 2024: Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design admitted 629 of its 1,039 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (December 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design's application fee for international students?

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design accept?

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design require?

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design require the Common App personal essay?

No. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

• It also asks for a portfolio, for some programs or for all applicants: check its site.

How many international students does Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design have?

2 of Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design's 838 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design cost for international students?

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $43,743, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $10,955. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $57,672 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source