MSOE Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Milwaukee School of Engineering Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is MSOE to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. MSOE's acceptance rate is 58.93% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 6,287 students applied and 3,705 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into MSOE is not low.

To apply to MSOE, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Milwaukee School of Engineering.

MSOE's acceptance rate is the 2nd lowest among 37 Wisconsin colleges with competitive admission.
MSOE's yield rate is 17.19%, which is significantly lower by 19.60 percentage points (approximately 53.3% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60% (average yield: 36.79%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to MSOE at colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, MSOE's acceptance rate is 58.93% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.19%. 4,085 men and 2,202 women applied to MSOE and 2,401 men and 1,304 women students were accepted.

Among them, 417 men and 220 women were enrolled in MSOE. You can explore the MSOE's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at MSOE
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,287	4,085	2,202	0	0
Admitted	3,705	2,401	1,304	0	0
Enrolled	637	417	220	0	0
Acceptance Rate	58.93%	58.78%	59.22%	-	-
Yield	17.19%	17.37%	16.87%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Milwaukee School of Engineering 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at MSOE. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Milwaukee School of Engineering.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

MSOE Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to MSOE:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.msoe.edu/admissions-aid/
Online Application: www.msoe.edu/visit-and-apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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What is the acceptance rate at the MSOE?

MSOE is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 58.93%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to MSOE?

MSOE does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does MSOE require essays or personal statements?

MSOE does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for MSOE admission?

MSOE does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

MSOE does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, MSOE requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, MSOE requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for MSOE?

The institutional SAT code for MSOE is 1476 and 4-digit ACT code is 4616.