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Chances of getting into Milwaukee School of Engineering

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
67%
Admission Difficulty for Milwaukee School of Engineering
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into MSOE and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at MSOE is 67%.  It ranks #5 in Wisconsin for lowest rate of acceptance. MSOE is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 3,017 out of 4,522 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 29 percent on standardized admission tests. Milwaukee School of Engineering typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.65. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The MSOE application fee is $0 and applications are due by Aug 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Milwaukee School of Engineering you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.65 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1280 on the SAT
  • Score 27 on the ACT

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Milwaukee School of Engineering. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 12% of students submitted SAT scores and 43% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

MSOE SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1160-1405
Applicants Submitting SAT 
12%
SAT Scores for Milwaukee School of Engineering
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 570
SAT Math 25th 590
SAT Composite 25th 1160
SAT Scores for Milwaukee School of Engineering
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 655
SAT Math 75th 750
SAT Composite 75th 1405
Average SAT Score 1280

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Milwaukee School of Engineering?

Milwaukee School of Engineering is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Milwaukee School of Engineering score in the top 31 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1160-1405.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Milwaukee School of Engineering admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1405 and Above Good >79%
1282 to 1405 Avg + 67%-79%
1160 to 1282 Avg - 52%-67%
1038 to 1160 Reach 36%-52%
Less than 1038 Low <36%
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MSOE ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
24-30 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
43%
ACT Scores for Milwaukee School of Engineering
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 22
ACT Math 25th 25
ACT Composite 25th 24
ACT Scores for Milwaukee School of Engineering
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 30
ACT Math 75th 31
ACT Composite 75th 30
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into MSOE?

Milwaukee School of Engineering is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

MSOE regularly accepts students who score 24 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 27 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 24-30.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Milwaukee School of Engineering admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >79%
27 to 30 Avg + 67%-79%
24 to 27 Avg - 52%-67%
21 to 24 Reach 36%-52%
Less than 21 Low <36%
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MSOE GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.65
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Milwaukee School of Engineering?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into MSOE. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Milwaukee School of Engineering was 3.65 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #2 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as MSOE accepts 67% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Milwaukee School of Engineering students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 9.4% Good
3.75 to 3.99 36.2% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 22.9% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 19.5% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 10.2% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 1.9% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Milwaukee School of Engineering admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,515 3,007 4,522
Accepted 958 2,059 3,017
Acceptance Rate 63% 68% 67%
Enrolled 147 503 650
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 24% 22%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Aug 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
60

Applicants have 60 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Milwaukee School of Engineering is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Milwaukee School of Engineering and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Milwaukee School of Engineering Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Milwaukee School of Engineering
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=239318 IPEDS survey data for Milwaukee School of Engineering.

FAQs

Does Milwaukee School of Engineering prefer SAT or ACT?

12% of students submit their SAT scores to MSOE. 43% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Milwaukee School of Engineering?

67% of those who apply are granted admission to MSOE. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Milwaukee School of Engineering?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1160 and 1405. 12% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Milwaukee School of Engineering?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 24 and 30. 43% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.