- Miami Ad School is a private for-profit portfolio school headquartered in Miami, Florida. The school was founded by Ron and Pippa Seichrist in 1993 in Miami Beach. It has locations in four U.S. cities and affiliate schools in eight other countries.
School Highlights
Miami Ad School serves 32 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Private-state tuition: $17,400
- Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Miami Ad School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Miami Ad School
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1993
Total Faculty
12 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Miami Ad School has declined by 51% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Miami Ad School diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has declined by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
32 students
1,014 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
32 students
559 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
32 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
32 students
552 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
38%
32%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
18%
33%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
24%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
11%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.74
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$81,700
$30,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $17,400 is more than the state average of $16,429. The private state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$17,400
$16,429
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
14%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$21,250
$10,286
Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Miami Ad School cost?
Miami Ad School's private state tuition is approximately $17,400.
What is Miami Ad School's ranking?
Miami Ad School ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Diversity in US community colleges.
In what neighborhood is Miami Ad School located?
Miami Ad School is located in the Wynwood Art District neighborhood of Miami, FL.
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