- 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 (2026)
- Enrollment: 32 students
- In-state tuition: $17,400
- Out-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
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
39 staff
Student Body
The student population of Miami Ad School has declined by 77% 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 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
32 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
32 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
33 students
385 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
32 students
552 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
38%
32%
% Black
3%
20%
% White
18%
33%
% Hawaiian
24%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
11%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.00
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$81,700
$28,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $17,400 is more than the state average of $4,712. 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 $11,524. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$17,400
$4,712
Out-State Tuition Fees
$17,400
$11,524
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
14%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$21,250
$10,286
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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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 schools are Miami Ad School often compared to?
Miami Ad Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miami Dade College by visitors of our site.
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 Edgewater neighborhood of Miami, FL.
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