Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private research university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving roughly 2,654 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 58.93% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $89,070 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $50,480
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,453 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 58.93% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,654 97.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 67.11%
- Average ACT Score: 27
Milwaukee School of Engineering: what the data shows
Common questions about Milwaukee School of Engineering, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Milwaukee School of Engineering?
Milwaukee School of Engineering is located in Milwaukee, WI (ZIP 53202-3109).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Milwaukee School of Engineering public or private?
Milwaukee School of Engineering is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Milwaukee School of Engineering cost?
Published tuition: $50,480.
Average net price after aid: $22,453.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,607 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,919 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,495 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,034 |
| $110,001+ | $30,292 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $201,920.
How hard is it to get into Milwaukee School of Engineering?
Admission rate: 58.93%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 27.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Milwaukee School of Engineering?
Total enrollment: 2,654 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Milwaukee School of Engineering?
150%-time completion rate: 67.11%.
First-year retention: 83.8%.
What do graduates of Milwaukee School of Engineering earn?
Median earnings: $75,114 six years after entry; $89,070 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
24.17% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Milwaukee School of Engineering known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (635 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (104 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (87 completions)
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering (53 completions)
- CIP 140801 (48 completions)
- Computer Science (45 completions)
- Engineering - 14.0401 (37 completions)
- Area Studies (32 completions)
- Agricultural Mechanization (30 completions)
- CIP 140901 (29 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Milwaukee School of Engineering a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 58.93%; completion rate 67.11%; median earnings $89,070 at 10 years; net price $22,453. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$50,480
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Milwaukee School of Engineering was $50,480.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,453
2024 Value
In 2024 Milwaukee School of Engineering had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,453.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$89,812 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,453 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$201,920 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
56.23% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Milwaukee School of Engineering was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Milwaukee School of Engineering in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $34,470 | $34,470 | $21,336 |
| 2014 | $35,520 | $35,520 | $20,950 |
| 2015 | $36,540 | $36,540 | $21,771 |
| 2016 | $37,980 | $37,980 | $22,095 |
| 2017 | $39,429 | $39,429 | $21,328 |
| 2018 | $40,749 | $40,749 | $22,985 |
| 2019 | $42,162 | $42,162 | $24,440 |
| 2020 | $43,575 | $43,575 | $24,428 |
| 2021 | $45,099 | $45,099 | $24,510 |
| 2022 | $46,506 | $46,506 | $22,441 |
| 2023 | $48,421 | $48,421 | $24,021 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
58.93% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 27
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Milwaukee School of Engineering in 2024 is 2,654 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.48% 100% Completion Time
67.11% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.48% of students graduating from Milwaukee School of Engineering completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$89,070 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
30.31% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
891.74% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Mechanical Engineering: 104 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 87 completions
Electrical & Electronics Engineering: 53 completions
CIP 14.0801: 48 completions
Computer Science: 45 completions
Engineering - 14.0401: 37 completions
Area Studies: 32 completions
Agricultural Mechanization: 30 completions
CIP 14.0901: 29 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 635 completions
Most popular programs at Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Milwaukee School of Engineering graduates.
About
Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private non-profit institution located in Milwaukee, WI, offering 29 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,654 students. The admission rate is 58.93%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 27. The institution maintains a 67.11% graduation rate. Approximately 24.17% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3109
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Strong Career Outcomes: Milwaukee School of Engineering graduates report median earnings of $89,070 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
FAQ
How much does Milwaukee School of Engineering cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $50,480 and average net price is $22,453 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Milwaukee School of Engineering?
The admission rate is 58.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Milwaukee School of Engineering?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Milwaukee School of Engineering reports midpoint ACT about 27.
What do graduates of Milwaukee School of Engineering earn?
Median earnings are $75,114 six years after entry and $89,070 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Milwaukee School of Engineering?
The 150%-time completion rate is 67.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Milwaukee School of Engineering students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Milwaukee School of Engineering?
Total enrollment is about 2,654 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Milwaukee School of Engineering public or private?
Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private nonprofit institution located in Milwaukee, WI.
Is Milwaukee School of Engineering an HBCU?
No. Milwaukee School of Engineering is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Milwaukee School of Engineering a tribal college?
No. Milwaukee School of Engineering is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Milwaukee School of Engineering a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Milwaukee School of Engineering does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.2%).
Is Milwaukee School of Engineering religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Milwaukee School of Engineering in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.