Milwaukee School of Engineering: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3000 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #851 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #783 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #4 of 12 | In Milwaukee |
| #703 of 1,383 | For Engineering Management |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 2,575
- Graduates
- 154
- Male:Female Ratio
- 70:30
- 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 63% and is among the top 24% 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 | 63% | 65% | 60% |
| Applicants | 5,478 | 3,524 | 1,950 |
| Admissions | 3,477 | 2,297 | 1,177 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 672 | 496 | 174 |
203 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7 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 | 1873 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 251 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 169 (6%) |
| Asian | 156 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 116 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 87 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 69 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Milwaukee School of Engineering is $25,661 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 | $15,843 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,227 |
| $48-75K | $16,332 |
| $75-110K | $19,408 |
| $110K+ | $29,378 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $44,601 | $24,786 |
| Tuition in-state | $44,601 | $24,786 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $44,601 | $24,786 |
| Fee in-district | $1,905 | $903 |
| Fee in-state | $1,905 | $903 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,905 | $903 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,405 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,494 |
| Room charge | $8,015 |
| Meal charge | $4,479 |
Milwaukee School of Engineering majors
Milwaukee School of Engineering has granted 563 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs and 87 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Milwaukee School of Engineering.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 134 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 73 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 66 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 37 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 36 | |
| Computer Science | 35 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 23 | 11 |
| Architectural Engineering | 24 | 9 |
| Organizational Leadership | 31 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 29 | |
| Industrial Engineering | 22 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | |
| Actuarial Science | 19 | |
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 17 | |
| Science & Technology Management | 16 | |
| Human Computer Interaction | 14 | |
| Construction Management, General | 11 | |
| Engineering, General | 2 | 6 |
| Perfusion Technology & Perfusionist | 8 | |
| Nursing Administration | 6 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 563 | 87 |
Milwaukee School of Engineering has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 67% | 81% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Milwaukee School of Engineering has published 1,231 scientific papers with 10,193 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 28 |
| 1992 | 1 | 31 |
| 1993 | 2 | 25 |
| 1994 | 1 | 25 |
| 1995 | 1 | 27 |
| 1996 | 1 | 20 |
| 1997 | 5 | 21 |
| 1998 | 7 | 22 |
| 1999 | 6 | 14 |
| 2000 | 8 | 16 |
| 2001 | 3 | 16 |
| 2002 | 20 | 32 |
| 2003 | 19 | 45 |
| 2004 | 31 | 55 |
| 2005 | 29 | 76 |
| 2006 | 40 | 119 |
| 2007 | 38 | 89 |
| 2008 | 33 | 124 |
| 2009 | 28 | 134 |
| 2010 | 42 | 154 |
| 2011 | 41 | 243 |
| 2012 | 41 | 232 |
| 2013 | 59 | 327 |
| 2014 | 57 | 404 |
| 2015 | 72 | 462 |
| 2016 | 49 | 588 |
| 2017 | 54 | 634 |
| 2018 | 36 | 698 |
| 2019 | 48 | 895 |
| 2020 | 181 | 1055 |
| 2021 | 77 | 1053 |
| 2022 | 52 | 1129 |
| 2023 | 37 | 1078 |
Notable alumni
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Carl Kiekhaefer
- Occupations
- NASCAR team ownerengineer
- Biography
-
Elmer Carl Kiekhaefer was the owner 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 | 466 |
| 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 |