
Milwaukee School of Engineering
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$41,820
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About Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering is a small private school located on an urban campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,510, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The school offers 17 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 70%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $41,820.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
60% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
70% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 25-30
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1180-1370
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards3k
Students enrolled
10%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
71%
Hispanic
8%
Unknown
6%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Black
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
28%
Socio-economic diversity
24% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
4
Total Online Enrollment
262
Percent of Programs Online
86% On-campus
14% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 50% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $41,820 | $41,820 |
Graduate | $23,355 | $23,355 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $10,479 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,810 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,125 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,452 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,887 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $55,109 | $55,109 |
Off-campus without family | $58,397 | $58,397 |
Off-campus with family | $45,707 | $45,707 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
86%
State Grant Aid
32%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
24%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debt after graduation
$59k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Actuarial Science
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Actuarial Science
BA
MA
DOC
Actuarial Science
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Science/Technology Management
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Science/Technology Management
BA
MA
DOC
Actuarial Science
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Scientific Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Scientific Communication
BA
MA
DOC
3Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
4Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Structural Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Architectural Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
5Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
BA
MA
DOC
Medical Informatics
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
6Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration
BA
MA
DOC
7Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Human Computer Interaction
BA
MA
DOC
Human Computer Interaction
BA
MA
DOC
Human Computer Interaction
BA
MA
DOC
Human Computer Interaction
BA
MA
DOC
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