First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: miad.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Illustration | 88 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 47 |
| Graphic Design | 44 |
| Industrial and Product Design | 22 |
| Interior Architecture | 11 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), mkecru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
1,574,452 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
General Mitchell International (MKE)
Nearest hub airport
General Mitchell International (MKE)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 18.2 of 20
Elevation
589 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
15°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
52.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
18 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,590 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Milwaukee School of Engineering1 mi
- Marquette University1 mi
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee3 mi
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex3 mi
- Alverno College4 mi
- Wisconsin Lutheran College6 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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