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    Milwaukee School of Engineering

    Milwaukee, WI · Midwest

    Milwaukee School of Engineering has an acceptance rate of 58.9% and a middle-50% SAT range of 1223-1343. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.

    Acceptance rate
    58.9%
    SAT mid-50
    1223-1343
    Cost after aid
    $22,453
    Graduation rate
    67%

    What Milwaukee School of Engineering says matters

    How Milwaukee School of Engineering rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    62%
    3,954 of 6,338
    Yield
    16%
    640 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1180-1340
    ACT mid-50
    25-31
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    63%2,555 of 4,085
    Women
    62%1,376 of 2,205

    Very important

    • Academic GPA

    Important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability

    Considered

    • Standardized test scores
    • Character or personal qualities

    Not considered

    • Class rank
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Milwaukee School of Engineering published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission149

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    Yes
    SAT
    X
    ACT
    X
    AP
    X
    CLEP
    X
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    No

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    4,085
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    2,205
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    48
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    2,555
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    1,376
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    23
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    417
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    1
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    220
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    1
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    1
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    6,338
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    3,954
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    640
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,903
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    1,353
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    331
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    3,177
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    2,092
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    279
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,232
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    494
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    30
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    26
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    15
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    0

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    12
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    4
    Science
    4
    Of these, units that must be lab
    0
    Foreign language
    0
    Social studies
    0
    History
    0
    Academic electives
    0
    Computer Science
    0
    Visual/Performing Arts
    0
    Of these, units that must be lab
    3

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Important
    Class rank
    Not Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Considered
    Application Essay
    Not Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Not Considered
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Important
    Talent/ability
    Important
    Character/personal qualities
    Considered
    First generation
    Not Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Not Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Not Considered
    Work experience
    Not Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Not Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.1
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.32
    Submitting SAT Scores
    64
    Submitting ACT Scores
    202
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,180
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,270
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,340
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    600
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    660
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    690
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    25%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    28%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    31%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    26%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    28%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    32%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    23%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    26%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    31%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    10.94
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    48.44
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    34.38
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    6.25
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    100
    SAT Math: 700-800
    23.44
    SAT Math: 600-699
    53.13
    SAT Math: 500-599
    20.31
    SAT Math: 400-499
    3.13
    SAT Math: 300-399
    0
    SAT Math: 200-299
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    100
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    12.5
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    62.5
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    18.75
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    6.25
    SAT Composite: 600-799
    0
    SAT Composite: 400-599
    0
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    34.98
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    52.22
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    12.81
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    0
    ACT Composite: 6-11
    0
    ACT Composite: Below 6
    0
    ACT Composite: Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    13%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    46%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    20%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    14%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    6.5%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    76%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    8.3%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    37%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    31%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    7.7%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    80%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    10%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    40%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    27%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    14%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    7.2%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    78%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.69
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    100%

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    No
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    X
    Yes, in part
    6
    No
    1
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    2 years
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    No
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    No
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    No
    Transfer Admission35

    Fall Applicants

    Men
    264
    Women
    248
    Another Gender
    0
    Unknown
    512
    Total
    135
    Men
    106
    Women
    0
    Another Gender
    241
    Unknown
    64
    Total
    37
    Men
    0
    Women
    101

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Summer
    X
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    3
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    CDS-D Page 21 Common Data Set 2024-2025

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Number
    72
    Unit Type
    credit
    Number
    72
    Unit Type
    credit
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    48
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    Yes
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Yes
    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
    No
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Yes
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://catalog.msoe.edu/content.php?catoid=40&navoid=1390#transfer-credit
    Academic Offerings and Policies16

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    X
    Double major
    X
    Dual enrollment
    X
    Honors Program
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X

    Required Course Work

    Computer literacy
    X
    English (including composition)
    X
    History
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Philosophy
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Student Life31

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    47%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    90%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    10%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    42%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    50%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    50%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    5.0%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    19
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    19
    Average age of full-time students
    21
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    21

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Choral groups
    X
    Concert band
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Musical theater
    X
    Pep band
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Symphony orchestra
    X

    Housing

    Coed dorms
    X
    Apartments for married students
    X
    Apartments for single students
    X
    Theme housing
    X
    Living Learning Communities
    X
    Annual Expenses23

    Information

    If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.
    X

    Private Tuition

    Tuition
    48240
    Tuition
    48240

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    2240
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    13984
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    8818
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5166
    Required Fees:
    2240
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    13984
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    8818
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5166

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    Yes
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    Yes

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1000
    Transportation:
    350
    Other expenses:
    1756
    Books and supplies:
    1000
    Transportation
    1216
    Other expenses:
    1756
    Books and supplies:
    1000
    Food and housing total*
    13984
    Transportation:
    3984
    Other expenses:
    1756
    Financial Aid107

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    70
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    22,432
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    274
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    22,063
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    274
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    22,063
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    6
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    5,722
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    3558343

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    2776154
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    62794629
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    0
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    69129126
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    4467682
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    379297
    Federal Work-Study
    0
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    4846979
    Total Self-Help
    0
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    0
    Athletic Awards
    0

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    145695
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    13850071
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    3422723
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    17418489
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    11380910
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    0
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    11380910
    Total Self-Help
    3594353
    Parent Loans
    1346281
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    0

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    672
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    638
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    537
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    537
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    537
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    382
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    301
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    301
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    92%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    42922
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    39731
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3124
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    2985
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    2,610
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    2,224
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,893
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,893
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,893
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1,533
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    957
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    957
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    85%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    42110
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    37259
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4851
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4608
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    55
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    45
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    36
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    34
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    34
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    24
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    1
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    42%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    11878
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    8588
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    2497
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3578

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    290
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    287
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    1
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    86
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    72.10
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    71.40
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0.00
    D. State loan programs.
    0.00
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    21.40
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    39286
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    25593
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    3000
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    47035

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    114
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    20,616
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    2,350,235

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X

    Financial Aid Reply

    Students must reply by (date):
    5
    or within____weeks of notification.
    1

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    X
    State Loans
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Academics
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    CDS-H Page 37 Common Data Set 2024-2025
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred9

    Diploma/Certificates

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Computer and information sciences
    8
    Engineering
    65
    Military science and military technologies
    28
    Interdisciplinary studies
    2
    Health professions and related programs
    16
    Business/marketing
    9
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence103

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    417
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    78
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    1,335
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    1
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    1,830
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    2
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    3
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    3
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    220
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    45
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    497
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    762
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate students: another gender
    1
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    3
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    2,705
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    251
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    2,956
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    0
    Total All Students: unknown
    3

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    30
    Hispanic/Latino
    83
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    22
    White, non-Hispanic
    425
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    0
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    37
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    23
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    18
    TOTAL
    0
    Nonresidents
    127
    Hispanic/Latino
    298
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    81
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,783
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    2
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    146
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    1
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    91
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    126
    TOTAL
    0
    Nonresidents
    127
    Hispanic/Latino
    302
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    83
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,797
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    2
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    156
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    1
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    93
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    144
    TOTAL
    0

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    1
    Associate degrees
    0
    Bachelor's degrees
    542
    Postbachelor's certificates
    33
    Master's degrees
    57
    Post-Master's certificates
    4
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    0
    Doctoral degrees – professional practice
    0
    Doctoral degrees – other
    0

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    154
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    233
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    210
    Total
    597
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    154
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    233
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    209
    Total
    596
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    51
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    113
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    119
    Total
    283
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    35
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    35
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    34
    Total
    104
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    7
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    5
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1
    Total
    13
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    93
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    153
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    154
    Total
    400
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    60
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    66
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    74
    Total
    67
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size48

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    188
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    38
    C. Total number who are women
    67
    D. Total number who are men
    121
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    158
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    28
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    2
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    10
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    125
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    24
    C. Total number who are women
    59
    D. Total number who are men
    66
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    37%
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    73
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    15
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    8
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    313
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    62
    C. Total number who are women
    126
    D. Total number who are men
    187
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    194
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    101
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    17
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    18

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    12
    based on ____ students
    2,754
    and ____ faculty
    230

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    71
    10-19
    71
    20-29
    216
    30-39
    286
    40-49
    47
    50-99
    5
    100+
    0
    2-9
    75
    10-19
    75
    20-29
    222
    30-39
    72
    40-49
    0
    50-99
    0
    100+
    0
    Total
    0
    Source: Milwaukee School of Engineering's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Milwaukee School of Engineering

    Milwaukee School of Engineering is a very small private university in Milwaukee, WI, in a city setting.

    What Milwaukee School of Engineering looks for

    Milwaukee School of Engineering admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Milwaukee School of Engineering?

      Milwaukee School of Engineering's middle 50% SAT range is 1223 to 1343. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Milwaukee School of Engineering?

      Milwaukee School of Engineering admits roughly 59% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Milwaukee School of Engineering actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $22,453 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Milwaukee School of Engineering a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Milwaukee School of Engineering as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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