A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MSOE are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
66%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
13%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 143% more male students than female students enrolled at Milwaukee School of Engineering with a gender ratio of 71% men to 29% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MSOE has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
71%
|
| Women |
29%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,933
|
| Women |
796
|
MSOE serves a low number of students outside of Wisconsin, with 58 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
58%
|
| Out of State |
38%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
24% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 14.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=239318 IPEDS survey data for Milwaukee School of Engineering.