Milwaukee School of Engineering: Review & Facts

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Milwaukee School of Engineering is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,730 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1903 and is one of the 14 colleges and schools located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and postmaster certificate are offered at Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Majors
Offered
24
Milwaukee School of Engineering deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and provides 24 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Computer Science, Nursing, Management, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Milwaukee School of Engineering is high at 82% (above Wisconsin average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
82%
Good
The graduation rate at Milwaukee School of Engineering is good - 71%.

Student to faculty ratio at Milwaukee School of Engineering is pretty good -- 13:1. Learn more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high - $44,700 a year. The additional fees at Milwaukee School of Engineering not covered by tuition are approximately $2,000; this makes it a total of $46,700 a year.

Read the details about Milwaukee School of Engineering additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
63%
Doable
According to government data, 5,478 applications were submitted and 3,477 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Milwaukee School of Engineering in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,000
High
Milwaukee School of Engineering provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Milwaukee School of Engineering, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Milwaukee School of Engineering provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,500 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: around $8,000 per year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Milwaukee School of Engineering. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Milwaukee School of Engineering seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Milwaukee School of Engineering Location and Address

Postal Address:
Milwaukee School of Engineering
1025 N Broadway
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202-3109, USA
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