Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	4
Science	4
Foreign Language
Social Studies
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	September 1
SAT Only	Considered if submitted	September 1
ACT Only	Considered if submitted	September 1
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT	Considered if submitted	September 1
SAT Subject Tests Only	Considered if submitted
SAT Essay Component Policy	Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

1025 North Broadway

City, State, Zip

Milwaukee, WI 53202-3109

Phone

(414) 277-6763

Fax

(414) 277-7475

E-mail

explore@msoe.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling, notification begins October 1

Accept Offer of Admission

Not reported

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for some freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

 

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record		X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank				X
Recommendations				X
Essay				X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work				X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience				X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

63% of 2,893 applicants were admitted

Women

57% of 832 applicants were admitted

Men

65% of 2,061 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

686 (38%) of 1,818 admitted students enrolled

Women

178 (38%) of 471 admitted students enrolled

Men

508 (38%) of 1,347 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.67

3.75 and Above

44%

3.50 - 3.74

22%

3.25 - 3.49

18%

3.00 - 3.24

11%

2.50 - 2.99

5%

2.00 - 2.49

 

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

603-710 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

32%

Score of 600 - 700

44%

Score of 500 - 600

24%

Score of 400 - 500

0%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

550-650 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

15%

Score of 600 - 700

38%

Score of 500 - 600

35%

Score of 400 - 500

12%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

27 average
25-30 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

26%

Score of 24 - 29

62%

Score of 18 - 23

12%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

 

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$53,357

Tuition and Fees

$40,749

Room and Board

$9,408

Books and Supplies

$1,000

Other Expenses

$2,200

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline January 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning January 15

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003868	Free

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

489 (92.5%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

437 (88.4%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

437 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

90 (21.1%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

85%

Average Award

$31,228

Need-Based Gift

Received by 437 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $28,505

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 366 (81.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,251

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 64 (14.7%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

72 (16.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $15,642

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

2,172 (85.3%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

1,980 (91.2%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

1,980 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

355 (21.9%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

77%

Average Award

$30,233

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,979 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $26,431

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,680 (82.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,497

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 256 (15.6%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

402 (16.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,091

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

76%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$38,421

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

10.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

1.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

Available

Other Loans

College/university loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Business, Communication, Computer Science, Engineering/Technologies, Health Fields, Mathematics

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children of Faculty/Staff

Number of Awards

29

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$1,206

Academic Calendar System

Quarter

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Engineering, Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Not reported

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

138

Part-Time Faculty

114

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

46%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 11% of classes
10-19 students: 26% of classes
20-29 students: 49% of classes
30-39 students: 14% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 22% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 55% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 23% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Not accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

536,917

Computer Ownership

Students required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

50

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Milwaukee Population

598,916

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

22 acres

Weather

Temperature

11.6 average low in January, 74.9 average high in September

Rain

125 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Milwaukee

Nearest Train Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Milwaukee

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

30% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

70%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Roscoe Raider

School Colors

Red and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, national fraternities, national sororities, student union board, greek council, student government association, residence hall association, intervarsity christian fellowship

Sororities

12% of women participate

Fraternities

5% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Mostly men

All Undergraduates

2,610

Women

693 (26.6%)

Men

1,917 (73.4%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

2,508

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
4.5% Asian
2.3% Black/African-American
6.2% Hispanic/Latino
3.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
74.5% White
9.0% Unknown

International Students.

10.1% from 26 countries

Average Age

22

All Graduate Students

213

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

85.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

42.2%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

63.5%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

67.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

95%

Average Starting Salary

95%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Business 2%
Engineering 3%
Other 1%