Milwaukee School of Engineering

It is moderately difficult to get into Milwaukee School of Engineering. Milwaukee School of Engineering admitted 67% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 4,522 students applied to Milwaukee School of Engineering and 3,017 were admitted.

Check in with Milwaukee School of Engineering's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

Students who submit their applications to Milwaukee School of Engineering for fall should anticipate a decision by October 1.

Milwaukee School of Engineering Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Milwaukee School of Engineering's admissions stats.

Milwaukee School of Engineering 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	12%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	43%
Waitlist	No

Milwaukee School of Engineering Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	9 1	October 1

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Applying Early to Milwaukee School of Engineering?

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Milwaukee School of Engineering may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Milwaukee School of Engineering directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Milwaukee School of Engineering Admissions

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Transferring to Milwaukee School of Engineering

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee School of Engineering has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Milwaukee School of Engineering Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Milwaukee School of Engineering

Wondering what factors are considered by Milwaukee School of Engineering during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

Make sure to check with Milwaukee School of Engineering for more information on admission factors.

Milwaukee School of Engineering 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Milwaukee School of Engineering, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Milwaukee School of Engineering's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Milwaukee School of Engineering?

Students admitted to Milwaukee School of Engineering have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Milwaukee School of Engineering is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 12% of Milwaukee School of Engineering's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 43% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Milwaukee School of Engineering?

To be competitive with other Milwaukee School of Engineering applicants, you should strive to score between 1190 and 1370 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Milwaukee School of Engineering 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1370 and 25% of scored lower than 1190, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Milwaukee School of Engineering students scored 750 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Milwaukee School of Engineering students scored 655 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

To be most competitive at Milwaukee School of Engineering, you should strive to earn between 24 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Milwaukee School of Engineering's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Milwaukee School of Engineering students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

More Information on Transferring to Milwaukee School of Engineering

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Milwaukee School of Engineering. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Milwaukee School of Engineering during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Milwaukee School of Engineering Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Milwaukee School of Engineering?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Does Milwaukee School of Engineering accept transfer credits?

✅ Milwaukee School of Engineering accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Milwaukee School of Engineering accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Milwaukee School of Engineering accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Milwaukee School of Engineering does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Milwaukee School of Engineering?

❌ No, Milwaukee School of Engineering is test optional, so you can make the call if you want to to send your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Milwaukee School of Engineering's acceptance rate?

✅ Milwaukee School of Engineering's acceptance rate is 67%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Milwaukee School of Engineering?

🟨 Milwaukee School of Engineering may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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