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Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private

67%acceptance rate
1205–1375SAT middle 50%
24–30ACT middle 50%
$26,122average net price

Milwaukee School of Engineering admitted 67% of 5,020 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1205–1375 in the middle half. Test scores aren’t required. 72% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

Milwaukee School of Engineering’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application is free, and Milwaukee School of Engineering accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Milwaukee School of Engineering’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

Milwaukee School of Engineering doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How Milwaukee School of Engineering rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • GPA

Important

  • Course rigor
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability

Considered

  • Test scores
  • Character

Not considered

  • Class rank
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.68 GPA.

  • 4.011%
  • 3.75–3.9939%
  • 3.50–3.7427%
  • 3.25–3.4914%
  • 3.00–3.248%
  • 2.50–2.990.7%
  • 2.00–2.490%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $64,115 a year. After grants, students paid $26,122 on average.

Average price after grants, by family income:

  • $0–30k$14,869
  • $30–48k$15,403
  • $48–75k$17,233
  • $75–110k$22,123
  • $110k+$31,207

Quick answers

What is Milwaukee School of Engineering’s acceptance rate?

Milwaukee School of Engineering admitted 67% of applicants: 3,369 of 5,020 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is Milwaukee School of Engineering’s application deadline?

Milwaukee School of Engineering uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.

What SAT score do you need for Milwaukee School of Engineering?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1205 to 1375, with a median around 1310. A score at or above 1310 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is Milwaukee School of Engineering’s application fee?

The application is free for 2026–27, and Milwaukee School of Engineering accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Does Milwaukee School of Engineering have supplemental essays?

No. Milwaukee School of Engineering doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

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