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Milwaukee School of Engineering

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,405
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 67%
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 66%

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, MSOE is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. MSOE operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

Milwaukee School of Engineering is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, MSOE emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

MSOE boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

66.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$45,099

Cost of attendance at Milwaukee School of Engineering in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $7,873
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$45,099

Cost of attendance at Milwaukee School of Engineering in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $15,679
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Milwaukee School of Engineering received on average $29,800 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$29,800
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 125 22% $4,047 $505,844
Other Federal Grant 511 89% $1,809 $924,169
State Grant/Scholarships 159 28% $3,296 $524,086
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 573 100% $27,273 $15,627,273
Total Grant & Scholarships 573 100% $29,800 $17,075,528

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Milwaukee School of Engineering students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Milwaukee School of Engineering students is 66.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 78.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.5%.

66.0%

  • asian 44.4% 12 students
  • African American 57.1% 4 students
  • white 66.9% 232 students
  • unknown 82.0% 41 students
  • hispanic 63.3% 19 students
  • International Students 60.0% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 60.0% 9 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
  • Basketball Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Milwaukee School of Engineering provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Milwaukee School of Engineering offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)