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64.0%Acceptance
$42,268Tuition
883Students
63%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,174Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$42,268
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,268
Average Net Price
$27,514
Students Receiving Financial Aid
36.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,430
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,430
Books & Supplies
$1,060
Total Cost of Attendance
$53,758
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$286/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
57.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
77.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
36.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $23,183
$30,001 – $48,000 $22,634
$48,001 – $75,000 $23,112
$75,001 – $110,000 $29,328
$110,001+ $32,135

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $53,758 sticker price at this specialized art school. Net costs range from $22,634 for middle-class families earning $30-48K to $32,135 for those making over $110K. Over four years, expect to pay between $90,536 and $128,540 depending on your income bracket.

Nearly 80% of students leave with debt averaging $27,000, which translates to $286 monthly payments. That burden feels manageable against the 95.5% employment rate, though starting salaries of $28,277 mean graduates spend their first years budgeting carefully. Women make up 79% of the student body at this Milwaukee design college known for its hands-on approach to fine arts and industrial design. The 11:1 student-faculty ratio ensures personal attention that justifies the premium pricing.

Middle-income families between $30-75K get the sweetest deal here, paying roughly the same net price despite different earnings levels.

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