C+
Above Average
Score: 60/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
89/100 · earnings-weighted

Milwaukee School of Engineering

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Milwaukee School of Engineering campus, Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee School of Engineering campus, Milwaukee, WI. Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
81/100
Affordability
F
14/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
A
88/100
Prestige
C+
52/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,834
Total Enrollment
72%
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
60%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Milwaukee School of Engineering, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$89,070
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$75,114
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
67.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
27
Median ACT
24.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 98th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WI wage index 0.92). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Milwaukee School of Engineering

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer Engineering$78,333$103,360-5%#105 of 189#98$27,000
Construction Management$79,353$95,147+0%#24 of 57#19—
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$70,090$93,229+-0%#65 of 118#42$27,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$74,901$93,201-7%#216 of 258#170$27,000
Civil Engineering$72,940$92,809+7%#33 of 233#18—
Architectural Engineering—$88,756-1%#8 of 16#6—
Industrial Engineering$71,112$87,279-11%#83 of 94#74$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$60,187$86,550+27%#70 of 1176#51—
Mechanical Engineering$68,976$85,791-7%#280 of 318#212$27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$73,835$82,822-7%#618 of 966#548$25,000
Chemical Engineering$55,333$81,935-17%#155 of 158#140$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Milwaukee School of Engineering Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $369,577
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,743/mo — vs ~$853/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 53206 (8.2% cap, Milwaukee)

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🏆 Where Milwaukee School of Engineering Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#14
Architectural Engineering
of 16 schools
#18
Artificial Intelligence
of 20 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $46,385 $46,385
Room $7,680
Board $4,882
Total Cost (On-Campus) $64,115 $64,115

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
25%
Receive Pell Grants
68%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,834
Total Students
28%
Women
92%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Hispanic 10%
Black 3%
Asian 5%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 83%
Hybrid (Some Online) 16%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 92%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Milwaukee School of Engineering?
Milwaukee School of Engineering has an acceptance rate of 60%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Milwaukee School of Engineering?
Tuition at Milwaukee School of Engineering is $46,385 for in-state students and $46,385 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Milwaukee School of Engineering?
The graduation rate at Milwaukee School of Engineering is 72%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Milwaukee School of Engineering a good school?
Milwaukee School of Engineering has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Milwaukee School of Engineering?
Milwaukee School of Engineering has a total enrollment of 2,834 students. Most students (92%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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C+
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology