Milwaukee School of Engineering

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$48,240

4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$25,669

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

58.9%

6,287 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,953

89.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

67.1%

400 Graduates

About

Milwaukee School of Engineering is a higher education institution located in Milwaukee County, WI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Milwaukee School of Engineering were Mechanical Engineering (104 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (87 degrees), and Electrical & Electronics Engineering (53 degrees).

In 2024, 635 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Milwaukee School of Engineering. 33.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 66.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (454 degrees), 9.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Milwaukee School of Engineering is $48,240, which is $24,240 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Milwaukee School of Engineering is $48,240, which is $24,240 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,669.

In 2024, 98% of undergraduate students attending Milwaukee School of Engineering received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$48,240

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Milwaukee School of Engineering was $48,240. The cost of tuition at Milwaukee School of Engineering is $24,240 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Milwaukee School of Engineering (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,669

2024 Value

1.73%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Milwaukee School of Engineering had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,669. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Milwaukee School of Engineering grew by 1.73%.

This chart compares the average net price of Milwaukee School of Engineering (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,562

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Milwaukee School of Engineering was of $12,562 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.14% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Milwaukee School of Engineering received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Milwaukee School of Engineering (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Milwaukee School of Engineering received 6,287 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.23% annual growth. Out of those 6,287 applicants, 3,705 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 58.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,953 students enrolled at Milwaukee School of Engineering in 2024. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Milwaukee School of Engineering has an overall enrollment yield of 17.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

58.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

3,705

Accepted Out of 6,287

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Milwaukee School of Engineering was 58.9% (3,705 admissions from 6,287 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 60.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 4.23%, while admissions grew by 1.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Milwaukee School of Engineering (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Milwaukee School of Engineering in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Milwaukee School of Engineering had a total enrollment of 2,953 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Milwaukee School of Engineering is 2,653 students and the part-time enrollment is 300. This means that 89.8% of students enrolled at Milwaukee School of Engineering are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Milwaukee School of Engineering, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.4% White, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.72% Asian, 3.28% Black or African American, 3.15% Two or More Races, 0.0677% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0339% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Milwaukee School of Engineering in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (49.2%), followed by White Female (19%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.26%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (38.7%), followed by White Female (34.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Milwaukee School of Engineering in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,953 students. The full-time enrollment at Milwaukee School of Engineering is 2,653 and the part-time enrollment is 300. This means that 89.8% of students enrolled at Milwaukee School of Engineering are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Milwaukee School of Engineering (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Milwaukee School of Engineering was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Milwaukee School of Engineering had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Milwaukee School of Engineering (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,960 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
316 enrolled students
Asian
169 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Milwaukee School of Engineering is 66.4% White, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.72% Asian, 3.28% Black or African American, 3.15% Two or More Races, 0.0677% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0339% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 175 students (5.93%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 209 fewer women than men received degrees from Milwaukee School of Engineering. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Milwaukee School of Engineering is white (454 degrees awarded). There were 9.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Milwaukee School of Engineering is Mechanical Engineering (104 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (87 degrees) and Electrical & Electronics Engineering (53 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Milwaukee School of Engineering, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (372 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (75 degrees), and Health (104 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Milwaukee School of Engineering are Registered nurses (1,629,975 people), Software developers (1,273,459 people), Other managers (1,207,750 people), Accountants & auditors (1,078,837 people), and Financial managers (587,613 people).

The most specialized majors at Milwaukee School of Engineering in 2024 are Engineering (372 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (75 degrees), Health (104 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees), and Business (71 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Milwaukee School of Engineering are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Milwaukee School of Engineering are Engineering (372 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (75 degrees), Health (104 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (12 degrees), and Business (71 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Milwaukee School of Engineering are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,138,991 people), Computer Systems Design (1,670,924 people), Elementary & secondary schools (965,271 people), Construction (769,613 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (763,390 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Most Common (2024)

Mechanical Engineering
104 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
87 degrees awarded
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
53 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Milwaukee School of Engineering was Mechanical Engineering with 104 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Milwaukee School of Engineering according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

422

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

213

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 422 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee School of Engineering, which is 1.98 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (213).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Milwaukee School of Engineering by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee School of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, which is 5.5 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Milwaukee School of Engineering in Registered Nursing, which is 5.69 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 52% of students graduating from Milwaukee School of Engineering completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (87.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Milwaukee School of Engineering is Female and Asian (87.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.33% of graduates (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
454 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
48 degrees awarded
Asian
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Milwaukee School of Engineering is white (454 degrees awarded). There were 9.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (48 degrees).

5.51% of degree recipients (35 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
385 degrees awarded
White Male
377 degrees awarded
White Male
362 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Milwaukee School of Engineering is white male (385 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (377 degrees).

Operations

Milwaukee School of Engineering has an endowment valued at nearly $90.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 16.6M (18.3%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Milwaukee School of Engineering had a total salary expenditure of 96.9M. Milwaukee School of Engineering employs 63 Assistant professors, 54 Associate professors and 45 Professors. Most academics at Milwaukee School of Engineering are Male Assistant professor (43), Male Associate professor (37), and Male Professor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Milwaukee School of Engineering are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 61 employees, Service, with 45 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees.

Endowment

$90.3M

2024 Endowment

9.01%

growth from 2023

Milwaukee School of Engineering has an endowment valued at about $90.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Milwaukee School of Engineering grew 9.01% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $44.5M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Milwaukee School of Engineering (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$40.4M

2024 Salaries

8.17%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Milwaukee School of Engineering paid a median of $40.4M in salaries, which represents 41.7% of their overall expenditure ($96.9M) and a 8.17% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.326% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 9.33% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$17.8M

Instructional Salaries

188

Number of Employees

In 2024, Milwaukee School of Engineering paid a total of $17.8M to 188 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Milwaukee School of Engineering were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 61 employees, Service with 45 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees.

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