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Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, WI

At A Glance

Main Address

1025 N Broadway

Milwaukee, WI 53202-3109

www.msoe.edu

Admission Office

1025 North Broadway

Milwaukee, WI 53202-3109

(414) 277-6763

Fax : (414) 277-7475

explore@msoe.edu

Contact : Seandra Mitchell

Director, Undergraduate Admission

Type of School

Medium

Private

university

college of engineering

4-year school

Coed

Regionally Accredited

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

College Board Member

College Board Code: 1476

Quick Facts

Regular Application Deadline : September 1

Percentage of students graduating within 6 years : 65.0%

Total undergraduates : 2,566

First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 582

Percentage of financial need met (average) : 82.0%

Average financial aid package : $30,567.00

In-State Tuition : $43,575.00

Out-of-State Tuition : $43,575.00

School Calendar

Quarter

Degrees Available

Certificate

Bachelor's

Master's

Setting

Very Large City (>500k)

Urban

Residential campus

Deadlines

Admission

Application rolling begin : Oct 1

Regular application due: Sep 1

Priority application due : Jan 1

College will notify student of admission : --

Student must reply to acceptance by : --

Housing deposit due : Jun 1

Tests

SAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : Sep 1

SAT subject score report due : Sep 1

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Application due : --

Financial Aid Priority Application due : Jan 1

College will notify student : --

Student must reply : --

Transfer Students

Transfer Application closing date : --

College will notify student of transfer decision by : --

Transfer priority application date : --

Transfer student must reply : --

Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : --

Transfer priority financial aid deadline : --

College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : --

Student must reply to financial aid decision by : --

Major and Learning Environment

Learning Environment

Calendar type : Quarter

Student-faculty ratio : 14 to 1

Degrees Offered in : Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's degrees

Graduating in 6 years : 65.0%

Returning for sophomore year : 85.0%

Accreditation and Associations

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Regionally Accredited

College Board Member

Most Popular Majors

Bachelor's
Engineering : 79.0%
Health Professions : 12.0%
Business/Marketing : 9.0%

All Majors

Levels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters :

A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree

Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support
Actuarial Science B
Business Administration and Management, General B
Business/Commerce, General B
Construction Management, General B M
International Business/Trade/Commerce B M
Management Information Systems, General B
Organizational Leadership M

Communication, Journalism & Related Programs
Technical and Scientific Communication B

Engineering
Architectural Engineering B M
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering B
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering B
Civil Engineering, General B M
Computer Engineering, General B
Computer Software Engineering B
Electrical and Electronics Engineering B
Engineering, General B M
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering M
Industrial Engineering B
Mechanical Engineering B
Operations Research B
Structural Engineering M

Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
Medical Informatics M
Nursing Administration M
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist M
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse B

Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies
Human Computer Interaction B

Learning outside the classroom

Many colleges offer special programs like the opportunity to study abroad or participate in internships to get on-the-job training. Nearly all colleges provide extra academic help or tutoring to students who need it.

Special Study Options

Double Major

Dual Enrollment of High School Students

Internships

Honors Program

Accelerated Program

Independent Study

Off-Campus Study Options

Study Abroad

Extended Class Availability

Extensive evening or early morning classes

Saturday Classes

Computer Services

150 Public computers, available in: Computer Center, Dorms, Libraries, Student Center

Dorms wired for access to campus-wide network

Dorms wired for high speed internet connections

Computer repair service available on campus

Student web hosting available

Wireless network available

Where Graduates Go

Within one year of receiving their bachelor’s degree:

Business : 1.0%

Other : 5.0%

Campus Life

Campus General Information

Size : Medium-sized

Unique Facilities : museum, teaching and research laboratories for fluid power motion control, construction management, energy systems, renewable energy, rapid prototyping, software development, health and wellness fitness facility, indoor ice hockey arena

Geographic Location : 90 miles from Chicago.

Very Large City

Urban

Residential Campus

Total undergraduates : 2,566

First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 582

Degree-seeking undergrads : 2,551

Graduate enrollment : 180

Student General Information

All students average age : 21

Full time students average age : 21

In state students : 65.0%

Out of state students : 35.0%

Part Time students : 3.0%

Percentage of males : 74.0%

Percentage of females : 26.0%

Race/Ethnicity

Two or more races : 3.0%

Black African American : 2.0%

Asian : 5.0%

Hispanic/Latino : 8.0%

Race Ethnicity Unknown : 7.0%

White : 69.0%

Non-Resident Alien : 6.0%

Other Activities & Organizations

Other Activities & Organizations : Smoke-free campus and residential facilities.

Housing Options

Apartments For Married Students

Apartments For Single Students

Wellness Housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free)

Special Housing For Disabled Students

Coed Housing

Fraternity/Sorority Housing

Additional Housing Options

Housing deposit : $175.00

Housing deposit due : Jun 1

Housing deposit is not refunded if student does not enroll.

Car is allowed for freshman

Pet is not allowed in the Dorm

General Athletics

Team Name : Raiders

Sport Member : NCAA

Sport's Levels Available

Club

Intercollegiate

NCAA Division III

Intramural

Counseling And Wellness

Alcohol/substance abuse counseling

Career counseling

Economically disadvantaged students services

Employment services for undergraduates

Financial aid counseling

Health services

Personal counseling

Placement services for graduates

Veteran's counselor

Women's services

Minority students services

Adult (re-entering) student services/programs

Additional Programs for Students with Disabilities

Comprehensive services for students with learning disabilities

Services and/or facilities for hearing impaired

Services and/or facilities for speech or communications disorders

Services and/or facilities for visually impaired

Wheelchair Accessibility

Academic Support Programs

Learning center

Pre-admission summer program

Reduced course load

Study skills assistance

Tutoring

Writing center

Activities

Y indicates available and N indicates not available

Activity Name

Available on Campus

Campus Ministries

Y

Choral Groups

Y

Concert Band

Y

Dance Activity

Y

Drama/Theater

Y

Film Society

Y

Fraternities

Y

Government or Political Activity

Y

International Student Organization

Y

Jazz Band

Y

Literary Magazine

Y

Marching Band

N

Model United Nations

N

Music Ensembles

N

Musical Theater

N

Opera

N

Pep Band

Y

Radio Station

Y

Sororities

Y

Student Newspaper

N

Symphony Orchestra

Y

Television Station

N

Yearbook

N

Sports

Sport Name

Levels Available

Baseball

Men's Intercollegiate

Men's Club

Women's Club

Men's NCAA Division III

Basketball

Men's Intercollegiate

Women's Intercollegiate

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Men's NCAA Division III

Women's NCAA Division III

Bowling

Men's Club

Women's Club

Cheerleading

Men's Intercollegiate

Women's Intercollegiate

Cross-Country

Men's Intercollegiate

Women's Intercollegiate

Men's NCAA Division III

Women's NCAA Division III

Football(non-tackle)

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Golf

Men's Intercollegiate

Men's NCAA Division III

Ice Hockey

Men's Intercollegiate

Men's Club

Women's Club

Men's NCAA Division III

Lacrosse

Men's Intercollegiate

Men's NCAA Division III

Rowing (Crew)

Men's Intercollegiate

Women's Club

Rugby

Men's Club

Women's Club

Soccer

Men's Intercollegiate

Women's Intercollegiate

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Men's Club

Women's Club

Men's NCAA Division III

Women's NCAA Division III

Softball

Women's Intercollegiate

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Women's NCAA Division III

Swimming

Men's Club

Women's Club

Tennis

Men's Intercollegiate

Women's Intercollegiate

Men's NCAA Division III

Women's NCAA Division III

Track and Field

Men's Intercollegiate

Women's Intercollegiate

Track: Indoor

Men's NCAA Division III

Women's NCAA Division III

Track: Outdoor

Men's NCAA Division III

Women's NCAA Division III

Triathlon

Women's Intercollegiate

Ultimate Frisbee

Men's Club

Women's Club

Volleyball

Men's Intercollegiate

Women's Intercollegiate

Men's Intramural

Women's Intramural

Men's NCAA Division III

Women's NCAA Division III

Wrestling

Men's Intercollegiate

Men's NCAA Division III

Applying

General Applying Information

Application Fee: $0.00

Application Fee Waiver Available: Yes

Total applicants : 3,552

Admitted : 2,192

Enrolled : 582

Somewhat selective 62.0% of applicants admitted

Applied early admission : --

Admitted early admission : --

Applied early action : --

Admitted early action : --



Admission stats are based on first-time, degree seeking freshmen from Fall 2016 and Fall 2017.

Very Important

Academic GPA

Standardized Test Scores

Important

Extracurricular Activities

Rigor of secondary school record

Talent/Ability

Considered

Alumni Relation

Character/Personal Qualities

Test Policies for Admission Decisions

Considered if submitted: ACT

Considered if submitted: SAT

Considered if submitted: SAT Subject Tests

Required: SAT or ACT

Test Policies for placement

SAT Reasoning Test

ACT

AP

CLEP

Institution's own exam

SAT score use policy

Please contact college for information about its use of SAT scores

Additional requirements for home-schooled students

Special requirements for home-schooled applicants:

(in addition to any polices listed)

Transcript/record of courses and grades

Other Test Policies

Information not supplied by college

A note from the college

Admissions based on secondary school record and standardized test scores.

GPAs of incoming freshmen

3.5 - 3.74 : 20.0%

3.25 - 3.49 : 12.0%

3.00 - 3.24 : 11.0%

2.50 - 2.99 : 2.0%

SAT Math

700 - 800 : 29.0%

600 - 699 : 48.0%

500 - 599 : 22.0%

400 - 499 : 1.0%

For the SAT, we don't yet have information on the percent of freshmen in each score range. We'll post that information when it's available in spring 2017.

ACT Composite

30 - 36 : 30.0%

24 - 29 : 56.0%

18 - 23 : 14.0%

ACT Math

30 - 36 : 32.0%

24 - 29 : 59.0%

18 - 23 : 8.0%

12 - 17 : 1.0%

ACT English

30 - 36 : 26.0%

24 - 29 : 41.0%

18 - 23 : 30.0%

12 - 17 : 2.0%

Below 6 : 1.0%

Advanced Placement Program (AP) Information

Offers credit for AP Exams : Yes

Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : Yes

Offers sophomore standing for qualifying AP scores : No

AP credit policy depends on student’s major, school, or program : No

From the college: Students may participate in the Advanced Placement Program (AP) sponsored by the College Board. Incoming students should call the Enrollment Management Office to see which courses would qualify for advanced placement at MSOE and what scores are required to receive credit.

High school Coursework

High School diploma required, GED accepted

Course Name

Required

Recommended

English

4

0

Math

4

0

Science

4

0

Science Lab

0

3

TEST Scores

Percent who submitted SAT scores : 27.0% and Percent who submitted ACT scores : 77.0%

Test Subjects

Middle 50% of First-Year Students

SAT Math

610 - 710

SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing

*

ACT Composite

25 - 30


* The college did not report these requirements or does not have specific requirements.


AP & Admission Policy

Exam

Min Score Required

Number of Credits (By trimester credits)

Equivalent Course(s)

Applicable Program

Art History

4

--

HU-485

All

Biology

4

--

BI-102: Cell Biology & Genetics

All

Calculus AB

4

--

MA136

Business

4

--

MA136

All

4

4

MA-136

Math

4

--

MA-136

Other

Calculus BC

4

--

MA136, MA137 and MA2314

All

4

--

MA136, MA137 and MA2314

Other

4

--

MA136, MA137 and MA2314

Business

4

--

MA136, MA137 and MA2314

Engineering

Calculus BC: AB Subscore

4

--

MA-136

Other

Chemistry

3

--

CH-103

Other

4

--

CH-2050

Health Science

4

--

CH-200

Engineering

4

--

CH-200.

Business

5

--*

CH-200 + opportunity to test out of CH-201

Engineering

Chinese Language and Culture

4

--

HU410C & HU411C

All

Comparative Government and Politics

4

--

SS-454: Political Science

All

Computer Science A

3

--

SE1011 or CS1011 or BA2730 or EE2510

All

English Language and Composition

4

--

GS-1001

All

4

--

HU-4XX

Other

English Literature and Composition

4

--

GS1001 or HU-421

All

European History

4

--

HU-442

All

French Language and Culture

4

--

HU-410F: French 1 & HU-411F: French 2

All

German Language and Culture

4

--

HU-410G: German 1 & HU-411G: German 2

All

Human Geography

4

--

SS-473

All

Italian Language and Culture

4

--

HU-410I: Italian1 & HU-411I: Italian 2

All

Japanese Language and Culture

4

--

HU-410J: Japanese 1 & HU-411J: Japanese 2

All

Latin

4

--

--

All

Macroeconomics

4

--

BA222

All

Microeconomics

4

--

BA1220, BA2220, BA2225

All

Physics 1

4

--

PH113

All

Physics 2

4

--

Ph123

All

Physics B

3

--

PH130

Other

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

4

--

PH123 or PH2021

All

Physics C: Mechanics

4

--

PH-113 OR PH-2011

All

Psychology

4

--

SS460

All

Spanish Language and Culture

4

--

HU-410S : Spanish 1 & HU-411S: Spanish

All

Spanish Literature and Culture

4

--

--

All

Statistics

4

--

MA-315:

Health Science

4

--

MA-262

Engineering

4

--

MA-340

Other

United States Government and Politics

4

--

SS-453:

All

United States History

4

--

hu-445, 446

All

World History: Modern

4

--

HU-440: Global History and HU-441: Global History

All

*Check with the related academic department at the college for more information.


College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Exam

Minimum Grade for Credit

Credit Hours Awarded

American Government

50

3

American Literature

50

3

History of United States I

50

3

History of United States II

50

3

Information Systems and Computer Applications

50

3

Introductory Psychology

50

3

Introductory Sociology

50

3

Principles of Macroeconomics

50

3

Western Civilization I

50

3

Western Civilization II

50

3

Paying

Financial Aid Distribution & Stats

% of scholarship / grants : 77.0%

% of loans / jobs : 23.0%

% of freshmen with need who received financial aid : 100.0%

% Applied for need-based aid : 89.0%

% Judged to have need : 90.0%

% that were offered aid : 90.0%

% that had need fully met : 18.0%

% of need met : 82.0%

Average 1st year financial aid package : $30,567.00

Avg non need-based aid : $18,137.00

Avg need-based scholarship or grant award : $28,071.00

Avg need-based loan : $3,216.00

Avg indebtedness at graduation : $36,150.00

Financial Aid Deadlines

Financial Aid Priority Deadline : Jan 1

Contact Information

Financial aid contact name : Stephanie Mealy

Financial aid office phone : (414) 277-7223

Financial Aid Forms

Domestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable:

FAFSA

Part-Time Costs

Cost per credit hour (in-state): $727.00

Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): --

Note: These costs are tuition fees only. In some cases, fees and other expenses can be additional.

Financial Aid Policies

This school practices need-blind admissions.

Scholarship Opportunities

Presidential Scholarship: full tuition; awarded to students with high academic standing; 8 awarded.

Non need-based financial aid determined by

Academics

Alumni Affiliation

ROTC

State/District Residency

Work Study Programs

Nights

Weekends

Tuition payment plans

Credit card payment

Deferred payment

External finance company

Installment payment

ROTC Programs

ROTC, Air Force : Offered at a cooperating institution

ROTC, Army : Offered at a cooperating institution

ROTC, Navy : Offered at a cooperating institution

Annual College Costs

Cost Category

On Campus

Off Campus

At Home

In-state tuition and fees:

$43,575.00

$43,575.00

$43,575.00

Out-of-state tuition and fees:

$43,575.00

$43,575.00

$43,575.00

Room and board:

$10,479.00

$9,912.00

$3,786.00

Books and supplies:

$1,000.00

$1,000.00

$1,000.00

Estimated personal expenses:

$1,500.00

$1,500.00

$1,500.00

Transportation expenses:

$702.00

$702.00

$3,534.00

Estimated Total In-state:

$57,256.00

$56,689.00

$53,395.00

Estimated Total Out-of-state:

$57,256.00

$56,689.00

$53,395.00

The prices listed above are probably not what you and your family will pay. Most college students receive financial aid, which reduces the amount the family actually pays. For U.S. colleges, use the college's net price calculator to get the best estimate of what your family will pay.


For Transfer Students

Credit Information

Minimum number of credits: 24

Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): 3

Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 2

Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: 115

Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: 115

Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: 76

Admission Requirements (Required)

College Transcript(s)

Students who applied for transfer

Total students who applied for transfer: 473

Transfers admitted percentage: 48.0%

Transfers admitted: 229

Transfers enrolled percentage: 23.0%

Transfers enrolled: 109

Terms in which transfer students may enroll

Fall

Winter

Spring

Summer

Transfers accepted as

1st semester freshman

2nd semester freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Services for students transferring IN from another school

Advisor

Orientation

Pre-admission transcript evaluation (determination of what courses will transfer)

Re-entry advisor

Special Requirements

--

For International Students

Admission for International Students

Application fee: --

Annual College Costs

Tuition and Fees: $43,575.00

Room & Board(on-campus): $10,479.00

Room & Board(off-campus): $9,912.00

Additional estimated expenses: --

Costs per credit hour: $727.00

Financial Aid

International students eligible for non-need based aid

Total Amount Awarded: $1,227,639.00

Number of enrolled international undergraduates received aid: 103

Tests for International Students

TOEFL Required of non-resident alien applicants

TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: --

TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: 82

TOEFL (paper) average score: --

TOEFL (paper) minimum score: --

Services for International Students

English as a Second Language Program On Campus for International Students

Special International Student Orientation Program

International Student Adviser