Regional university
#2 Best colleges in the Milwaukee areaMilwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $22,453 a year
Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in America#55 of 598
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#79 of 681
- Best colleges in the Milwaukee area#2 of 13
- Best colleges for nursing in America#191 of 1,068
- Best colleges for accounting in America#206 of 1,132
- Best colleges for marketing in America#165 of 834
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In Wisconsin
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Wisconsin#1 of 13
- Best colleges for nursing in Wisconsin#3 of 24
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Wisconsin#2 of 15
- Most selective colleges in Wisconsin#2 of 15
- Best colleges for accounting in Wisconsin#4 of 30
- Best mid-size colleges in Wisconsin#3 of 18
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- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in Wisconsin#4 of 24
- Best colleges for marketing in Wisconsin#4 of 24
- Best colleges in Wisconsin#6 of 36
- Best colleges for computer science in Wisconsin#3 of 17
- Best colleges for business in Wisconsin#6 of 34
- Best test-optional colleges in Wisconsin#6 of 34
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Wisconsin#5 of 27
- Best value colleges in Wisconsin#3 of 15
- Best value colleges in the Midwest in Wisconsin#3 of 15
- Best colleges for finance in Wisconsin#4 of 20
- Best colleges for engineering in Wisconsin#4 of 16
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Wisconsin#4 of 15
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in Wisconsin#4 of 15
- Colleges that spend the most on teaching in Wisconsin#4 of 15
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.67%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.84%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,879
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $62,648 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 2,653 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 71% · Women 29% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 24% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 42% |
| Total students | 2,834 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $22,453 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $62,648 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 67% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 63% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 58% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 83% |
| First-year retention | 84% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $89,070 |
| Admission rate | 59% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,119 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 24% |
Value: Very good · Top 35% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer engineering | |
| Construction Management | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | |
| Electrical engineering | |
| Civil engineering | |
| Architectural Engineering | |
| Industrial Engineering | |
| Business administration | |
| Mechanical engineering | |
| Nursing | |
| Chemical Engineering |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Computer science, Engineering (general), Finance, General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations, Human Computer Interaction, International business, Management information systems, Management science, Marketing, Mechanical engineering technology, Public relations.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Engineering | |
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Computer and information sciences | |
| Interdisciplinary studies |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 2% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 5% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $13,984 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Navy · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 11%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 60%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $30,946IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 54% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)About 7 miles away |
| Town population | 566,973Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | MilwaukeeAbout 3 miles away |
| Typical weather | 23°F in January · 74°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from West Allis, WI, about 5 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 3.39 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.34 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.34 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2.37 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 24% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Milwaukee School of Engineering cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $22,453 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Milwaukee School of Engineering?
- Milwaukee School of Engineering admitted 59% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Milwaukee School of Engineering’s graduates do?
- 67% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $89,070; the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 239318
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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