More selective than 97% of Wisconsin colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose MSOE over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
MSOE admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 59% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 60% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is MSOE compared with other Wisconsin colleges?
MSOE has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 35 Wisconsin colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | 45% | 90% | $17,354 |
| 2 | Milwaukee School of Engineering | 59% | 67% | $22,453 |
| 3 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | 61% | 67% | $26,541 |
| 4 | Mount Mary University | 62% | 43% | $20,144 |
| 5 | Beloit College | 63% | 71% | $21,526 |
| 6 | Lawrence University | 64% | 77% | $23,401 |
| 7 | Carroll University | 67% | 71% | $15,193 |
| 8 | Maranatha Baptist University | 72% | 64% | $26,005 |
| 9 | Viterbo University | 72% | 68% | $21,260 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Wisconsin colleges →
Who enrolls at MSOE
College Scorecard; IPEDS
MSOE admissions questions
What is the MSOE acceptance rate?
Milwaukee School of Engineering accepts 59% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,643 of 6,032 applicants were admitted.
Does MSOE require the SAT or ACT?
Milwaukee School of Engineering does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at MSOE?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (672 of 3,643).
Is MSOE getting harder to get into?
Milwaukee School of Engineering accepted 59% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 60% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Milwaukee School of Engineering overview