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Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) blends rigorous academics with immersive, real-world learning in the heart of a major Midwestern city. Known for small classes, faculty who teach (not TAs), and industry-aligned programs, MSOE prepares students to solve meaningful problems from day one and graduate ready to lead.

MSOE’s downtown location places students steps from internships, co-ops, startups, and global companies. The result is a powerful mix of theory, application, and professional mentorship, all with the  benefits of a vibrant urban campus that hums with projects, competitions, and innovation.

Get to know Milwaukee School of Engineering

2,655
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
29%
 
Enrolled male students
71%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
98%
 
Part-time students
2%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
60%
 
Adjuncts
40%
 
Faculty Ratio
12:1
Student/teacher ratio
$48,240
Full-time tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
Rolling
Application deadline
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students
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Full-time faculty w/ terminal degree

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid
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Engaged Students

Learning at MSOE is unapologetically hands-on. From the first year, students design, build, test, and iterate in modern labs, studios, and makerspaces, applying classroom concepts to concrete challenges. Signature, industry-sponsored projects and multi-semester design sequences give undergraduates authentic experience with client needs, timelines, budgets, testing protocols, and documentation.

Experiential learning extends across majors, from engineering and computing to business, UX, and nursing. Students tackle human-centered design problems, compete on national teams (think robotics, Baja/Supermileage, cyber defense), and join research or prototype initiatives with faculty. By the time capstone season arrives, they’re already fluent in teamwork, project management, and professional communication.

CLASS SIZE
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 71 | 10-19: 216 | 20-29: 286
30-39: 47 | 40-49: 5 | 50-99: 0 | 100+: 1

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 5%
Hispanic/Latine: 11%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 3%
White, non-Hispanic: 67%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 6%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 5%

Great Teaching

MSOE’s teaching model centers on access and mentorship. Faculty bring relevant industry experience into the classroom and keep sections small so students can ask deeper questions, get immediate feedback, and build relationships that last. Courses emphasize design thinking, systems integration, and the analytical habits that employers prize.

Curricula are intentionally modern and interdisciplinary. Whether optimizing a manufacturing cell, securing a network, modeling a fluid system, or managing a clinical scenario, students learn to connect math and science fundamentals with contemporary tools and standards. Frequent labs, studios, and code reviews keep learning active and outcomes measurable.

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Accelerated program
Double major
Dual enrollment
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Study abroad
Undergraduate research

Vibrant Communities

MSOE offers a tight-knit, collaborative culture in a lively city setting. Students find their people through professional societies, cultural organizations, design teams, esports, music and theatre, campus ministry, and NCAA Division III athletics. Traditions, hackathons, and showcase nights make it easy to plug in and celebrate what you create together.

Milwaukee itself is part of the classroom: an affordable, lakefront city with a strong tech-and-manufacturing ecosystem, renowned healthcare networks, and a buzzing arts and food scene. Internships, co-ops, and service projects are woven into city life, giving students opportunities to contribute, network, and explore careers without leaving town.

RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 90%
Undergraduates:50%

Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Apartments for married students
Apartments for single students
Theme housing
Living-learning communities

Successful Outcomes

Career readiness is baked in. Many students complete a co-op or multiple internships, translating directly to confidence, professional references, and job offers. The career services team partners closely with academic departments and employers to host targeted fairs, resume critiques, mock interviews, and networking events throughout the year.

Alumni outcomes reflect MSOE’s applied focus: graduates step into roles in product design, automation, software, biomedical and clinical environments, data and AI, building systems, UX, supply chain, and beyond. Others pursue graduate study or launch startups. Across paths, employers consistently note MSOE grads’ readiness to contribute on day one, agreeing that they are technically sharp, communicative, and reliable under pressure.

Admission & Aid

Admission

ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Academic GPA

Important
Rigor of secondary school record | Extracurricular activities | Talent/ability 

Considered
Standardized test scores | Character/personal qualities 

TEST SCORES
Optional

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Composite
25th Percentile: 1180 | 75th Percentile: 1340
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 550 | 75th Percentile: 670
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 600 | 75th Percentile: 690
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 25 | 75th Percentile: 31
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 26 | 75th Percentile: 32
ACT English
25th Percentile: 23 | 75th Percentile: 31
ACT Science
25th Percentile: 25 | 75th Percentile: 32
ACT Reading
25th Percentile: 23 | 75th Percentile: 32

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $48,240
Fees: $2,240
Room: $8,818
Board: $5,166

Contact Milwaukee School of Engineering

Contact Admissions

msoe.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions
(800) 332-6763
explore@msoe.edu

Campus Location

1025 North Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53302

Visit MSOE Online

msoe.edu

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