Milwaukee Sch of Eng

QUICK FACTS

Year established:

1903

Type of school:

university, private (nonprofit)

Programs:

4-year undergraduate, graduate school

Religious affiliation:

Campus enrollment:

2,427 students

Coeducational information:

coeducational institution, founded as coeducational institution

Location description:

in or near a major city (pop. 300,000 or more)

Application fee:

$25

CONTACT INFORMATION

Street address:

Milwaukee School of Engineering
1025 N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3109

Mailing address:

Milwaukee School of Engineering
1025 N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3109

Main telephone numbers:

800 332-6763
800 332-6763 (toll free)
414 277-7475 (fax)

CAMPUS LINKS

Main homepage:

www.msoe.edu

Campus map:

www.msoe.edu/campus/map/

QUICK CODES

SAT number:

1476

ACT number:

4616

FAFSA number:

003868

FICE number:

3868

CAMPUS SUMMARY

At Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), theory is brought to life and reinforced for students through extensive integration of laboratory experimentation. Understanding theoretical concepts and knowing how to apply them is key to the success of MSOE graduates. Established in 1903, MSOE provides a climate for students to become well-rounded, technologically experienced graduates, and highly productive professionals and leaders. MSOE has a small university atmosphere within an exciting city environment. The 15-acre, user-friendly campus is located in a historic district downtown, just blocks from beautiful Lake Michigan. There are dozens of student activities, organizations, sororities and fraternities, and intercollegiate and intramural sports. Called 'The Genuine American City,' Milwaukee boasts hundreds off parks and miles of bike trails, a vibrant fine arts and cultural community, major and minor league sports, a brisk live-music scene, and is famous for its more than 50 annual festivals. The city also is a business, technological and industrial center, where opportunities for internships and jobs abound. The student body of 2,400 men and women comes from throughout the United States and numerous countries. Since its founding, the university has encouraged the enrollment of students of any race, color, creed or gender. Approximately half the full-time students live in three modern high-rise residence halls.

The admissions information below is valid for the 2006-07 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Admissions officer:

Mr. Paul Borens,
Dean of Enrollment Management

Contacting the office:

800 332-6763
800 332-6763 (toll free)
414 277-7475 (fax)
explore@msoe.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS

Is there an application deadline for fall?

Priority filing date for fall:

February 1

Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall:

yes

Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall:

Application fee:

$25

Can the application fee be waived?

yes

Are refunds available on the application fee?

Is the Common Application form accepted?

yes

Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application:

yes

Admissions requirements:

Minimum composite ACT score of 20 (combined SAT I score of 940) and minimum 2.75 GPA required.

High school graduation is:

required, GED is accepted

A general college preparatory program is:

recommended

Campus visit is:

recommended

Interview is:

required of some

Off-campus interview:

not available

Standardized test requirements:

SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT required, SAT II not used

School's test preference:

no preference

Aside from admissions, test scores are used for:

counseling, placement

Dates test scores should be received:

September 6 for SAT I/ACT

High school units required or recommended:

English:	4 required, 4 recommended
Lab:	2 recommended
Math:	4 required, 4 recommended
Science:	2 required, 2 recommended
Total:	10 required, 12 recommended

Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible:

conditional admission

School has formalized early decision program:

School has early action program:

School has concurrent enrollment program for high school:

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS

Academic criteria:

secondary school report important
class rank not considered
recommendations considered
standardized test scores very important
essay considered

Nonacademic criteria:

interview considered
extracurricular activities considered
particular talent/ability considered
character/personal qualities not considered
alumni/ae relationship not considered
geographical residence not considered
state residency not considered
religious affiliation/commitment not considered
minority affiliation not considered
volunteer work considered
work experience considered

Admissions is need blind:

yes

Average secondary school GPA:

3.4

Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA:

99%

Percent of student body in each high school class rank:

Top tenth: 28%
Top quarter: 58%
Top half: 92%

Average SAT I:

550 verbal, 620 math, 1168 combined

Average ACT:

23 English, 27 math, 25 composite

Combined ACT middle 50% range:

23 - 28

Test taken by majority of applicants:

ACT

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores:

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score:

98%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM

Notification of admission:

on a rolling basis

Acceptance of admission:

no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT

Number of completed applications received:

2,181

Number of applicants offered admission:

1,543 (71%)

Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled:

560 (36%)

School has a waiting list policy:

Percent of freshmen who came from public schools:

83%

Percent of freshmen who came from out of state:

30%

Tuition deposit amount:

$100, refundable May 1

Room deposit amount:

$75, nonrefundable

Admission may be deferred:

yes, up to 2 years

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Semester/term begin dates:

in early September, late November, and early March.

Calendar system:

quarter system (four terms comprise academic year)

Month(s) in which new student orientation is held:

Orientation for new students held in September.

Number and length of summer sessions:

One summer session of five to 11 weeks.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Majors with the highest enrollment:

computer engineering, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering

Majors with the lowest enrollment:

technical communications

Average freshman GPA:

2.6 on a 4.0 scale

Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year:

76%

Student:Faculty ratio:

12:1

Total faculty:

158 men, 55 women, 213 total

Full-time faculty:

95 men, 27 women, 122 total

Part-time faculty:

61 men, 39 women, 100 total

Graduation rate:

56% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM

General education/core curriculum is required:

Minor requirements:

not required for graduation

Physical education is required:

There are religious requirements for graduation:

Minimum GPA required to graduate:

2.0

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Special programs offered:

double majors, dual degrees, independent study, internships, distance learning

Combined 2-2 programs available:

architectural engineering and construction management, business and technical communication, engineering and business, engineering and technical communication

Graduate schools/programs are offered:

yes

Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes:

yes

Study abroad opportunities:

Czech Republic;Germany;India

Army ROTC:

offered off-campus Marquette University

Navy ROTC:

offered off-campus Marquette University

Air Force ROTC:

offered off-campus Marquette University

LIST OF MAJORS

Bachelor's Degrees

Architectural Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Business
Computer Engineering
Construction Management
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Technology
Engineering
Industrial Engineering
International Business
Management
Management Information Systems
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Nursing
Software Engineering
Technical Communications

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT

Credit placement options:

credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 4 or higher)
credit and/or placement for CLEP general
credit and/or placement for CLEP subject
credit and/or placement for ACT PEP
placement for international baccalaureate

The financial aid information below is valid for the 2007 academic year.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

Financial aid officer:

Steve Midthun,
Director of Financial Aid

Contacting the office:

414 277-7511
800 778-7223 (toll free)
414 277-6952 (fax)
finaid@msoe.edu

FAFSA number:

003868

EXPENSES

Undergraduate tuition:

$25,980; $25,980 out-of-state

Book fees:

$2,640

Miscellaneous expenses:

$3,800

Other expenses:

Miscellaneous, transportation, laptop computer

Combined room and board expenses:

$6,501 - $6,501

APPLYING FOR AID

Required form	Priority date	Rolling?	Closing date
FAFSA	March 15	yes	N/A

Applied for financial aid:


93%	of first-year students
88%	of full-time undergraduates
72%	of part-time undergraduates

Determined to have financial need:


85%	of first-year students
90%	of full-time undergraduates
85%	of part-time undergraduates

Students determined to have financial need who received any financial aid:


99%	of first-year students
100%	of full-time undergraduates
99%	of part-time undergraduates

Students determined to have financial need who received any need-based gift aid:


100%	of first-year students
100%	of full-time undergraduates
79%	of part-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid who received need-based self-help aid:


88%	of first-year students
89%	of full-time undergraduates
90%	of part-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid who received any non-need-based gift aid:


11%	of first-year students
11%	of full-time undergraduates
8%	of part-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid whose need was fully met (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


15%	of first-year students
18%	of full-time undergraduates
14%	of part-time undergraduates

Average percent of need that was met of students who received any need-based aid (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


74%	for first-year students
72%	for full-time undergraduates
58%	for part-time undergraduates

Average financial aid package (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$16,759	for first-year students
$16,915	for full-time undergraduates
$9,360	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based gift award:


$13,744	for first-year students
$13,221	for full-time undergraduates
$7,478	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$3,411	for first-year students
$4,178	for full-time undergraduates
$3,866	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$2,944	for first-year students
$3,951	for full-time undergraduates
$3,734	for part-time undergraduates

Students who had no financial aid need and who received non-need-based aid (excluding athletic awards and tuition benefits):


22%	of first-year students
16%	of full-time undergraduates
16%	of part-time undergraduates

Average award to students who had no financial aid need and who received non-need-based aid (excluding athletic awards and tuition benefits):


$13,410	for first-year students
$14,159	for full-time undergraduates
$13,122	for part-time undergraduates

Students who received a non-need-based athletic award:


0%	of first-year students
0%	of full-time undergraduates
0%	of part-time undergraduates

Average non-need-based athletic award:


$0	for first-year students
$0	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

School participates in Federal Work-Study Program:

yes

Percent of students who received aid that participated in Federal Work Study:

11%

TYPES OF AID AVAILABLE

Types of loans available:

FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
FFEL PLUS Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans

Parent loans packaged to meet need:

Percent of undergraduates who have borrowed through all loan programs:

86%

Average student debt upon graduation:

$34,862

Types of payment plans:

school's own payment plan(s)

Need-based scholarships/grants available:

need-based (general)
Federal Pell Grants
SEOG
state scholarships/grants
college/university scholarships/grants (institutional funds)
private scholarships/grants

Non-need-based scholarships/grants available:

non-need-based (general)
academic merit scholarships/grants
special characteristics
ROTC scholarships

Percent of scholarship aid awarded to out-of-state students:

STUDENT PROFILE

Total undergraduates:

1,817 men, 386 women, 2,203 total

Full-time undergraduates:

1,588 men, 341 women, 1,929 total

Part-time undergraduates:

229 men, 45 women, 274 total

Total graduate students:

174 men, 50 women, 224 total

Full-time graduate students:

19 men, 12 women, 31 total

Part-time graduate students:

155 men, 38 women, 193 total

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Midwest

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

25%

First-year student breakdown:


2.6%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.4%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.4%	Asian or Pacific Islander
3.0%	Hispanic
88.4%	White (non-Hispanic)
0.7%	total international (nonresident aliens)
2.6%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


3.0%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.7%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.8%	Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%	Hispanic
80.3%	White (non-Hispanic)
2.3%	total international (nonresident aliens)
8.2%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

15 acres

City or town school is located in:

Milwaukee

Population of city/town:

575,000

Nearest major city:

Milwaukee

Population of nearest major city:

1,600,000

Online campus map:

www.msoe.edu/campus/map/

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms (99%)
special housing for disabled students (1%)

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

81%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

44%

Percent of students who live off campus:

56%

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

61%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

yes

Every student is required to take a computer course:

yes

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

250

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Museum, applied technology center, design labs.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

reading, writing, math, study skills, Learning Resource Center, Student Support Services

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance, Student Wellness Program

Counseling services:

minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological

Career placement services:

internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

95%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Percent of men who join fraternities:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Percent of women who join sororities:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station

School newspaper(s):

Ingenium (monthly)

Total number of registered organizations:

Campus-based religious organizations:

Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Students Association, Collegiate Ministries, Hillel, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Rejoyce in Jesus Campus Fellowship

Minority student organizations:

Asian Student Association, National Society of Black Engineers, International Student Association, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Greek Council, Aquarist Club, Cigar and Pipe Social Club, College Republicans, Ecology Club, Fish and Outdoors Club, Liberal Students Organization, MAGE, Microsoft User Group, Milwaukee FIRST Support Organization, Paranormal Club, Residence Halls Association, Slackers and Procrastinators Anonymous, Society of Model Engineers, Society of Reasonable Doubt, Straight and Gay Alliance, Students Nepenthean Association of Pool, Symphony Orchestra, Theatre Troupe, American Institute of Constructors, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Heating, Refirgerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Student Government Association, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Architectural Engineering and Construction Management Societies, Architectural Engineering Institute, Association General Contractors, Biomedical Engineering Society, Emerging Green Builders, Illuminating Engineering Society, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Institute of Industrial Engineers, Mechanical Contractors Association of America, Student Union Board, MSOE Business Leaders Association, National Electrical Contractors Association of America, Society of Automotive Engineers, Student Nurses Association, Technical Communication Student Organization, Society of Women Engineers, Circle K, Engineers Without Borders, Arnold Air Society, Aero Club, Amateur Radio Club

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Daniel I. Harris,
Director of Athletics

Director of women's athletics:

Jessica Ott

School colors:

red and white

School mascot:

Raiders

Athletic conference memberships:

Northern Athletic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's basketball	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's cheerleading	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's crew	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's cross-country	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's golf	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's ice hockey	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's soccer	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's tennis	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (indoor)	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (outdoor)	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's volleyball	no	NCAA Div. III
Men's wrestling	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's basketball	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's cheerleading	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's cross-country	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's golf	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's soccer	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's softball	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's tennis	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (indoor)	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (outdoor)	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's volleyball	no	NCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

20%

Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports:

50%

Athletic facilities:

centers, and fields

Intramural/Recreational sports:

basketball, broomball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, ice hockey, kickball, soccer, softball, volleyball

Club sports for men:

bowling, fencing, lacrosse, rugby, tae kwon do, ultimate Frisbee, weight lifting

Club sports for women:

bowling

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Milwaukee (6 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Chicago (90 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Milwaukee (1 mile)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Milwaukee (1 mile)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus:

12%

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

excellent

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

5% immediately, 17% within one year of graduation

List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:

California Institute of Technology (CA);Illinois Institute of Technology (IL);Iowa State University (IA);Lehigh University (PA);Marquette University (WI);Milwaukee School of Engineering (WI);Ohio State University--Columbus (OH);Purdue University--West Lafayette (IN);University of California--San Diego (CA);University of Connecticut (CT);University of Minnesota--Twin Cities (MN);University of Tennessee (TN);University of Wisconsin--Madison (WI);University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee (WI);University of Wisconsin--Whitewater (WI);Washington State University (WA)

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

98% within six months of graduation, 99% within one year of graduation, 100% within two years of graduation

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Accenture, Cooper Power Systems, Daimler Chrysler, Dell Computers, Direct Supply, Ernst and Young, LLP, Froedtert Memorial Hospital, General Electric, Generac, Georgia Pacific Corportation, Greenheck Fan, Astronautics, Harley-Davidson, IBM, Intel Corporation, John Deere, Johnson Controls, Ladish Company, Manpower, Motorola, Northrop Grumman, Northwestern Mutual, AT&T, New York University Medical Center, Oshkosh Truck, Plexus, Rexnord, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, SunSources, Teradyne, Underwriters Laboratories, WE Energies, Aurora Medical Center, , Boeing, Bucyrus , Carrier Corporation, Caterpillar, Children's Hospital

List of most prominent alumni/ae:

Dwight D. Dierks '90, VP of Software Engineering, NVIDIA, Santa Clara, Calif. Michael J. Barber '82, VP of Technology Diagonstic Imaging, and Chief Technology Officer, GE Healthcare, Milwaukee, Wis.

The transfer admissions information below is valid for the 2006 academic year.

TRANSFER ACCEPTANCE

Transfer applicants are accepted:

yes

Number of transfer applications received:

319

Number of transfer applicants offered admission:

229 (72%)

Number of transfer applicants offered admission who enrolled:

174 (76%)

Percent of all new students who were transfers:

24%

APPLICATION AND CREDIT TRANSFER

Terms for which transfers may enroll:

fall, winter, spring, summer

Minimum number of credits applicant needs to apply as a transfer student:

Items required of transfer students to apply for admission:

high school transcript recommended of some
college transcript(s) required of all
essay or personal statement not required
interview recommended of some
standardized test scores recommended of some
statement(s) of good standing from prior institution(s) not required

Minimum college GPA required for transfer applicants:

2.50 using a 4.0 scale

Closing date for transfer applicants:

rolling for fall, rolling for winter, rolling for spring, rolling for summer

Notification date for transfer applicants:

rolling for fall, rolling for winter, rolling for spring, rolling for summer

Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:

Maximum number of credits that may be transferred:

100 credits from a two-year institution, 100 credits from a four-year institution

Minimum number of credits that must be earned at school:

100 to receive a bachelor's degree

Other/Unique transfer policies:

Does not require SAT/ACT scores if they have been out of high school two years or more, or if they have accumulated 24 semester/36 quarter college credits or more.

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS OFFICE

International student contact:

Ms. Sarah Smirl,
Assistant Director of International Admission

Contacting the office:

800 332-6763

INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION

Number of foreign countries represented:

Most represented countries:

Germany, India, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, South Korea, Czech Republic

APPLICATION PROCESS

Preapplication form is required of foreign applicants:

A separate international application form is required:

yes

Advance deposit is required of foreign applicants:

Test requirements:

TOEFL required, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted

Minimum SAT I score:

940 combined

Minimum ACT score:

20 composite

Test preference:

ACT

Minimum TOEFL score:

550 paper, 213 computer

Special services offered for international applicants:

English lab, special counselors/advisors, ESL program/classes, special orientation

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABILITY

Nonfederal aid is offered to international students:

yes

Number of international applicants who received aid:

REQUIRED FINANCIAL AID FORMS

Required form	Priority date	Rolling?	Closing date
Foreign Student's Certification of Finances	N/A	no	N/A

LEARNING DISABLED PROGRAM OFFICE

Learning disabled program contact:

Ms. Amy Chisnell,
Coordinator of Services for Students w/Disabilitie

Contacting the office:

414 277-7281

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, "learning disabilities" is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.

Institution accepts students according to the above definition:

yes

Learning disabled program available:

support services but no program

Total number of students in LD program:

Services available to LD students:

note-taking services, oral tests, readers, tutors, talking books, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, learning center, extended time for tests

LD students are tutored:

individually

A lighter course load is allowed for LD students:

yes

Additional time to complete degree is allowed for LD students:

yes

There are additional costs for LD students:

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR LD STUDENTS

Requirements for LD applicants:

diagnostic test(s)

An essay is required:

Untimed tests are accepted:

yes

GED is accepted:

yes

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