Milwaukee School of Engineering: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3045 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #853 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #785 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #4 of 12 | In Milwaukee |
| #601 of 1,577 | For Engineering Management |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Undergraduates
- 2,653
- Graduates
- 181
- Male:Female Ratio
- 71:29
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.msoe.edu
Milwaukee School of Engineering Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Milwaukee School of Engineering has an acceptance rate of 60% and is among the top 22% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 62% | 58% |
| Applicants | 6,032 | 3,858 | 2,140 |
| Admissions | 3,643 | 2,401 | 1,232 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 672 | 477 | 195 |
453 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
28 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1935 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 294 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 175 (6%) |
| Asian | 139 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 126 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 88 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 74 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Milwaukee School of Engineering is $26,122 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,869 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,403 |
| $48-75K | $17,233 |
| $75-110K | $22,123 |
| $110K+ | $31,207 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $46,385 | $22,878 |
| Tuition in-state | $46,385 | $22,878 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $46,385 | $22,878 |
| Fee in-district | $2,036 | $540 |
| Fee in-state | $2,036 | $540 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,036 | $540 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,431 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,562 |
| Room charge | $7,680 |
| Meal charge | $4,882 |
Milwaukee School of Engineering majors
Milwaukee School of Engineering has granted 551 bachelor's degrees across 16 programs and 93 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Milwaukee School of Engineering.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 92 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 72 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 67 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 47 | 16 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 46 | |
| Architectural Engineering | 32 | 12 |
| Management Science | 40 | |
| Computer Science | 37 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 33 | |
| Industrial Engineering | 23 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 21 | |
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 18 | |
| Construction Management, General | 16 | |
| Actuarial Science | 13 | |
| Engineering, General | 3 | 10 |
| Nursing Administration | 10 | |
| Human Computer Interaction | 9 | |
| Perfusion Technology & Perfusionist | 5 | |
| Grand Total | 551 | 93 |
Milwaukee School of Engineering has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 18% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 70% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Milwaukee School of Engineering has published 1,441 scientific papers with 13,789 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Business, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 48 |
| 1993 | 2 | 43 |
| 1994 | 1 | 48 |
| 1995 | 1 | 46 |
| 1996 | 1 | 30 |
| 1997 | 6 | 32 |
| 1998 | 6 | 39 |
| 1999 | 6 | 28 |
| 2000 | 8 | 31 |
| 2001 | 3 | 35 |
| 2002 | 19 | 56 |
| 2003 | 23 | 59 |
| 2004 | 32 | 71 |
| 2005 | 31 | 100 |
| 2006 | 43 | 131 |
| 2007 | 39 | 121 |
| 2008 | 35 | 157 |
| 2009 | 30 | 179 |
| 2010 | 43 | 196 |
| 2011 | 47 | 321 |
| 2012 | 43 | 271 |
| 2013 | 61 | 390 |
| 2014 | 59 | 468 |
| 2015 | 78 | 566 |
| 2016 | 58 | 682 |
| 2017 | 56 | 761 |
| 2018 | 35 | 842 |
| 2019 | 57 | 1073 |
| 2020 | 223 | 1404 |
| 2021 | 92 | 1258 |
| 2022 | 61 | 1271 |
| 2023 | 53 | 1304 |
| 2024 | 71 | 1284 |
Notable alumni
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Carl Kiekhaefer
- Occupations
- engineerNASCAR team owner
- Biography
-
Elmer Carl Kiekhaefer was the founder of Kiekhaefer Mercury (later Mercury Marine) and Kiekhaefer Aeromarine and also a two-time NASCAR championship car owner.
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James I. Finley
- Occupations
- engineer
- Biography
-
James Ivan Finley is the former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology in the United States Department of Defense. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 19, 2006.
General info
| Alternative names | MSOE |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1903 |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | September to July (September - November; November-February; March-May; May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 486 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1025 N Broadway Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202-3109 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 577,000 |
| Phone | 8003326763 |