Cost of Attendance
Making college accessible and affordable is a top priority at MIAD. We are committed to working with you to realize your creative path, and we’ll be here every step of the way to help.
Use the tables below to explore potential costs associated with attending MIAD. To determine a personalized estimate, use our Net Price Calculator. Affordable payment plan options are available. Please contact the MIAD Financial Aid staff with any questions you or your family may have.
Definitions
Direct Costs: Direct costs are defined as costs that will appear on your student invoice.
Indirect Costs: Indirect costs are expenses you may incur while attending MIAD. These costs will vary, but should be considered as you budget your expenses. The costs in the table below are estimates to help you plan.
Please note that financial aid can be used for both direct and indirect costs. Download the 2023-24 Financial Aid Bulletin for a more detailed breakdown of expenses.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance – average costs of going to school for all full-time students (12-18 credits per semester).*
| Cost of Attendance – Annual | Living On-Campus/Off-Campus | Living with Parent/Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,480 | $40,480 |
| Fees | $1,788 | $1,788 |
| Food and housing | $10,430 | $3,210 |
| Transportation | $1,000 | $1,868 |
| Books and supplies | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Miscellaneous | $844 | $844 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $55,602 | $49,250 |
| Cost of Attendance – per semester | Living On-Campus/Off-Campus | Living with Parent/Guardian |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,240 | $20,240 |
| Fees | $894 | $894 |
| Food and housing | $5,215 | $1,605 |
| Transportation | $500 | $933 |
| Books and supplies | $530 | $530 |
| Miscellaneous | $422 | $422 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $27,801 | $24,625 |
*These costs are an estimation. Amounts may change due to any number of reasons.
Cost Information
Find more information here about direct and indirect expenses. Please contact us if you have any questions!
Housing
Exceptional student housing is available at Two50Two, MIAD’s residence hall. Located directly across the street from MIAD’s main academic building, Two50Two offers apartment-style suites exclusively for MIAD students.
- Double-occupancy room* (with shared bath) cost for the 2023-24 academic year: $8,395 (includes all utilities) *based on availability
- Triple-occupancy room (with shared bath) cost for the 2023-24 academic year: $6,785 (includes all utilities)
MIAD requires all full-time students to live at Two50Two, unless the student meets one of the following criteria: has a permanent residence within 45 miles of campus; is at least 21 years of age; is married; is a custodial parent; is a junior or senior; or has special needs that cannot be met at Two50Two. More information is available at miad.edu/two50two.
Food
Although MIAD’s residence hall offers fully equipped kitchens, MIAD also provides an on-campus café – a gathering place for all students. MIAD requires a minimum $1,700 annual meal plan for all students living on campus. The annual meal plan includes 12 meals a week, and a $100 declining balance account each semester; there are a total of 17 meal times per week (Monday – Friday breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch Saturday and Sunday) from which a student can choose any 12. You may choose to add additional funds to your declining balance account, or purchase food independently to prepare in your apartment kitchen. The minimum meal plan is a direct cost paid to MIAD for residential students with a $850 allotment applied to each semester.
Books and Supplies
Students receive book and supply lists from their instructors during the first week of classes. The books and supplies needed vary greatly based on your chosen major courses.
Individual kits are charged based on enrollment in certain First Year Experience (FYE) courses. Costs for FYE are listed here:
- FYE Core Kit – $120 (charged in student’s first semester)
- Course FYE 100 – $175 (charged in semester course is taken)
- Course FYE 110 – $210 (charged in semester course is taken)
Laptop
MIAD requires all students to own a laptop with required software. More information is sent to admitted students in May, or check our Laptop Purchase Guide 2022-23.
Parking
Parking is available for commuting students on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $250 per semester. Parking permits can be purchased through MIAD’s Security Department. Information on parking is available online.
Part Time Students
Part-time students taking fewer than 12 credits per semester will be charged $1,350 per credit. Other fees are pro-rated based on credit load.
Summer Tuition
Summer 2023 tuition is $560 per credit plus related course fees. Costs for special travel and international opportunities vary by program.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance – average costs of going to school for all full-time students (12-18 credits per semester).*
Cost of Attendance for a student living on or off campus
- Tuition: $40,480 ($20,240 per semester)
- Fees: $1,788 ($894 per semester)
- Food and housing: $10,430 ($5,215 per semester)
- Transportation: $1,000 ($500 per semester)
- Books and supplies: $1,060 ($530 per semester)
- Miscellaneous: $844 ($422 per semester)
- Total Cost of Attendance: $55,602 ($27, 801 per semester)
Cost of Attendance for a student living with a parent or guardian
- Tuition: $40,480 ($20,240 per semester)
- Fees: $1,788 ($894 per semester)
- Food and housing: $3,210 ($1,605 per semester)
- Transportation: $1,868 ($933 per semester)
- Books and supplies: $1,060 ($530 per semester)
- Miscellaneous: $844 ($422 per semester)
- Total Cost of Attendance: $49,250 ($24,625 per semester)
*These costs are an estimation. Amounts may change due to any number of reasons.
Cost Information
Find more information here about direct and indirect expenses. Please contact us if you have any questions!
Housing
Exceptional student housing is available at Two50Two, MIAD’s residence hall. Located directly across the street from MIAD’s main academic building, Two50Two offers apartment-style suites exclusively for MIAD students.
- Double-occupancy room* (with shared bath) cost for the 2023-24 academic year: $8,395 (includes all utilities) *based on availability
- Triple-occupancy room (with shared bath) cost for the 2023-24 academic year: $6,785 (includes all utilities)
MIAD requires all full-time students to live at Two50Two, unless the student meets one of the following criteria: has a permanent residence within 45 miles of campus; is at least 21 years of age; is married; is a custodial parent; is a junior or senior; or has special needs that cannot be met at Two50Two. More information is available at miad.edu/two50two.
Food
Although MIAD’s residence hall offers fully equipped kitchens, MIAD also provides an on-campus café – a gathering place for all students. MIAD requires a minimum $1,700 annual meal plan for all students living on campus. The annual meal plan includes 12 meals a week, and a $100 declining balance account each semester; there are a total of 17 meal times per week (Monday – Friday breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch Saturday and Sunday) from which a student can choose any 12. You may choose to add additional funds to your declining balance account, or purchase food independently to prepare in your apartment kitchen. The minimum meal plan is a direct cost paid to MIAD for residential students with a $850 allotment applied to each semester.
Books and Supplies
Students receive book and supply lists from their instructors during the first week of classes. The books and supplies needed vary greatly based on your chosen major courses.
Individual kits are charged based on enrollment in certain First Year Experience (FYE) courses. Costs for FYE are listed here:
- FYE Core Kit – $120 (charged in student’s first semester)
- Course FYE 100 – $175 (charged in semester course is taken)
- Course FYE 110 – $210 (charged in semester course is taken)
Laptop
MIAD requires all students to own a laptop with required software. More information is sent to admitted students in May, or check our Laptop Purchase Guide 2022-23.
Parking
Parking is available for commuting students on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $250 per semester. Parking permits can be purchased through MIAD’s Security Department. Information on parking is available online.
Part Time Students
Part-time students taking fewer than 12 credits per semester will be charged $1,350 per credit. Other fees are pro-rated based on credit load.
Summer Tuition
Summer 2023 tuition is $560 per credit plus related course fees. Costs for special travel and international opportunities vary by program.