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Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, WI · City · 2,654 students
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$22,453
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
69%
Graduation rate
52% typical
$89,070
Earnings 10 years on
$51,562 typical
59%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is a specialized private university renowned for its rigorous, applications-oriented education in engineering, computer science, nursing, and construction management. The university distinguishes itself through an undergraduate-focused model where industry-experienced faculty teach all labs and lectures, utilizing state-of-the-art resources like the Dwight and Dian Diercks Computational Science Hall and its "Rosie" supercomputer. Campus culture is tight-knit, collaborative, and intensely career-driven, with students balancing heavy academic workloads by participating in hands-on design competitions, professional organizations, and NCAA Division III athletics. Because students enter directly into their chosen majors from day one, MSOE graduates achieve exceptionally high job placement rates and enter the workforce with substantial practical experience.

Wikipedia:The Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is a private university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1903, the university has a primary focus on undergraduate engineering education with additional programs in business, mathematics, and nursing. Its 22-acre (8.9 ha) campus is in the East Town neighborhood of downtown Milwaukee.

Location
Milwaukee, WI, 53202-3109 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
7 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$50,480
Housing & food (on campus)$13,984
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$62,648
Average net price$22,453
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$50,480
Housing & food (on campus)$13,984
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$62,648
Average net price$22,453
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,607
$30–48k
$15,919
$48–75k
$14,495
$75–110k
$19,034
$110k+
$30,292
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $34,258
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Merit aid
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$27,565
Share of first-years who get one27%
Source: Milwaukee School of Engineering's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
69%
Within 4 yrs
47%
Back for yr 2
84%
Transferred
20%
Pell students: 60.4% · others: 69.5% 
8 yrs after starting
70% graduated · 21% transferred · 9% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$75,114
10 yrs after entry$89,070
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$12k–$30.9k
90th percentile$39,352
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
59%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
27
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 58.8% · women 59.2% 
Yield: 17.2% of admitted students enroll 

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How much essays count at Milwaukee School of Engineering: Not considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: Milwaukee School of Engineering's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Milwaukee School of Engineering asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 71%Women 29%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
24%
First-gen
24%
Family income
$68,352
Independent
16%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
2%
Where first-years come from
In state (WI)
50.6%
Out of state
44.4%
International
4.9%

Most out-of-state first-years from: IL 159 · MN 29 · TX 14 · CA 9 · WA 7

Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Hispanic
11%
Black
3%
Asian
6%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
5%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
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    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
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    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$75,114
After 10 yrs
$89,070
Mechanical Engineering92
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing72
Computer Engineering67
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering67
Civil Engineering47
Computer Science37
Biomedical/Medical Engineering33
Architectural Engineering32
Industrial Engineering23
Business Administration, Management and Operations22
Chemical Engineering18
Construction Management16
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods13
Human Computer Interaction9
Engineering, General3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$90M
Full-time faculty
60%
Faculty salary
$10,194/mo
Teaching spend
$13,879
per student
Federal loans
56%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Research activity
Research college or university
$3M research spending
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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