MSOE Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 58.93%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $50,480
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at MSOE:
- Total Enrollment: 2,953, including 166 online students
- 2,704 Undergraduate, 249 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 70.1% men, 29.9% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 67%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 22%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 84%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 34 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 7 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
MSOE Overview
Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Milwaukee, WI. Milwaukee School of Engineering was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (medium programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The MSOE's tuition & fees is $50,480 for the academic year 2024-2025. 98% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $33,602.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,953 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
MSOE's acceptance rate is 58.93% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.19%.
MSOE ranked 25th in Wisconsin Colleges rankings. Milwaukee School of Engineering is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Milwaukee School of Engineering is $50,480. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,384.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $52,627 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,527.
| Undergraduate | $50,480 |
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| Graduate | $21,384 |
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| Undergraduate | $52,627 |
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| Graduate | $19,527 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Milwaukee School of Engineering offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at MSOE
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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