| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Raiders |
MSOE is an independent university with about 2,500 students. MSOE offers 17 bachelor's degrees and 10 master's degrees in the engineering, engineering technology, architectural engineering and building construction, computer, business and health-related fields. There are seven bachelor of science programs in engineering: architectural, biomedical, computer, electrical, industrial, mechanical and software. A part-time engineering degree is also offered. MSOE's Rader School of Business offers degrees in business, international business, management and management information systems. Additional four-year undergraduate programs are nursing, construction management and technical communication. Two-year transfer programs leading to B.S. degrees are offered in electrical and mechanical engineering technology and management.
< CollapseThe Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is a private university located in a vibrant neighborhood in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. MSOE is best known for its applications-oriented curriculum, close association with business and industry, and extremely high placement rate (98%). The university has an enrollment of more than 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students as of fall 2007.
For 2008, MSOE was again among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges and Universities" in the country, ranking 10th Best Undergraduate Colleges in the Midwest. Also, MSOE ranked 11th in the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs category among colleges whose highest degree is a master's, and MSOE's B.S. in Industrial Engineering degree was ranked 4th among Engineering Specialties in the Industrial/Manufacturing category. MSOE is also recognized on the Best Midwestern Colleges listing by Princeton Review.
MSOE's logo was designed by Brooks Stevens, a noted industrial engineer. Stevens created the familiar red and white logo for "The Diamond Jubilee" celebration in 1978.
The curricula at MSOE are centered around engineering, engineering technology, nursing, computers, business, architectural engineering, and building construction. MSOE's primary focus is on undergraduate education, however, they do offer ten master's programs. In 2007-2008, MSOE had 119 full-time faculty members, 69% of whom held a doctoral degree. Professors teach all courses; teaching assistants are not used. The student to faculty ratio is 12:1. In 1995, MSOE became one of the first U.S. universities to offer a four-year graduation guarantee, though according to The Princeton Review, 35% of freshmen graduate in 4 years.
MSOE has seven full-time bachelor of science programs in engineering: architectural, biomedical, computer, electrical, industrial, mechanical and software. A part-time engineering degree is also offered. MSOE's Rader School of Business offers degrees in business, international business, management and management information systems. Additional four-year undergraduate programs are nursing, construction management and technical communication. Two-year transfer programs leading to B.S. degrees are offered in electrical and mechanical engineering technology and management.
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 63% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Lake Michigan Conference) Baseball (Lake Michigan Conference) Track (Lake Michigan Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 27,300 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,182 | 21% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,338 | 40% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 10,393 | 100% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 8,393 | 92% | |
Any Aid: |
99% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 65% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 9% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 520, Math: 590 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 630, Math: 685 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 92% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 21, Math: 24 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 28, Verbal: 27, Math: 29 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
