Milwaukee School of Engineering
MSOE
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-3109
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private institution in Milwaukee with particular strength in engineering and health sciences.
A mid-sized campus of 2.6K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $89,070 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,021.
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Varsity Sports — Raiders
History & Fun Facts
- •History Milwaukee School of Engineering was founded in 1903 by Oscar Werwath and initially called the School of Engineering.
- •Werwath was the first person to plan an American educational institution based on an applications-oriented curriculum.
- •The first classes began in the fall of 1903 at Rheude's Business College.
- •By fall, 1905, the enrollment reached almost 100, exceeding the capacity of the business college.
- •The school was subsequently moved to a new building with help from Werwath's colleague, Louis Allis.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
39.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$24,500
Programs (34)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
83%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WI state average + large city premium