Key differences on Getting in
- 1
St Olaf's yield is 10 pts higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering's
Yield rate - 2
St Olaf admits 48% vs. 59% at Milwaukee School of Engineering
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- St OlafVery selective
- Milwaukee School of EngineeringSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1200–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- St OlafTest-optional
- Milwaukee School of EngineeringTest-blind
How they read a record
St Olaf
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Milwaukee School of Engineering
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | St Olaf | Milwaukee School of Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why