- 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 103 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 103 students
- In-state tuition: $17,400
- Out-state tuition: $17,400
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- 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
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Year Founded
1993
Total Faculty
12 staff
188 staff

Student Body
The student population of Miami Ad School has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Miami Ad School diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
103 students
1,236 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
20:1

# Full-Time Students
103 students
588 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
648 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
103 students
282 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
103 students
587 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
295 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
832 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
58 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a

% Asian
1%
5%

% Hispanic
32%
31%

% Black
6%
19%

% White
21%
33%

% Hawaiian
21%
2%
% Two or more races
1%
4%

% Non Resident races
13%
3%

% Unknown races
4%
3%


Diversity Score
0.78
0.75

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.6266%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4334%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$81,700
$31,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $17,400 is more than the state average of $4,761. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $17,400 is more than the state average of $11,352. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$17,400
$4,761

Out-State Tuition Fees
$17,400
$11,352

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
9%
83%

Median Debt for Graduates
$21,250
$9,750

Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Miami Ad School cost?
Miami Ad School's tuition is approximately $17,400 for In-State students and $17,400 for Out-State students.
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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