MCW is located on the campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center, along with Froedert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin , Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex, Curative Rehabilitation Center, and the Blood Research Institute of the Blood Center of Southeastern Wisconsin. What began as a program of practical training, today encompasses 14 bachelor's degrees and 6 master's degree programs exemplifying an applications-oriented approach to education. MSOE's 12 acre campus is located on the east side of downtown Milwaukee , just a few short blocks from the hub of the cultural attractions and also from the lakefront. The university is well known for its close association with business and industry. Faculty have relevant practical experience in their areas of expertise and focus research efforts on application of theory to problem solving and innovation.
Class sizes are small and there are no teaching assistants.