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Milwaukee School of Engineering SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1180 to 1340

ACT Range25 to 31

Average GPA3.69

Acceptance Rate62.4%

MSOE’s 62.4% acceptance rate can look accessible, but the admitted-student profile is still engineering-focused: a 3.69 average GPA and ACT middle range of 25 to 31. If you submit scores, aim near a 31 ACT or 1340 SAT; if you apply without scores, your coursework and grades need to show similar strength.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Milwaukee School of Engineering facts and stats

Quick Facts

Milwaukee School of Engineering is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,705. MSOE has a freshman retention rate of 84%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 67%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Milwaukee, WI

Undergrad Enrollment2,705

Freshman Retention84%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate67%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Milwaukee School of Engineering application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

January 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional MSOE, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Reserve the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes to strengthen your score or superscore, and confirm MSOE’s current application timing since no ED, EA, or Regular Decision deadline is listed here.

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What you'll actually pay

MSOE is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students: $50,358. About 80% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $22,432. Submit the FAFSA by the January 1 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

Tuition and Fees$50,358

Room and Board$12,618

Average Merit Award$22,432

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid80%

Average Aid Package$42,922

Average Debt at Grad$39,286

At MSOE, tuition, fees, room, and board total about $62,976 before aid. Financial aid is common, with 80% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $42,922. Merit scholarships can also make a significant difference, with an average merit award of $22,432. Graduates leave with an average debt of $39,286.