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College of Engineering & Applied Science

Participate in comprehensive, hands-on learning from one of the nation's best engineering colleges and learn how to benefit society by designing solutions to problems.

Program: The College of Engineering & Applied Science offers a variety of majors. Each can be completed within eight full-time semesters. Space is limited for high-demand (HD) programs.

  • Aerospace Engineering Sciences (HD)
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Engineering Physics
  • Chemical & Biological Engineering (HD)
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering (HD)
  • Mechanical Engineering (HD)
  • Civil Engineering
  • Open Option
  • Computer Science
  • Hands-on Learning: Benefit from the award-winning Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory (ITLL) which mirrors the way professional engineers investigate and solve problems. The Discovery Learning Center promotes independent team research directed by a graduate student mentor, faculty research director, and industry sponsor.

    Faculty: Faculty members have been honored by the National Science Foundation, the National Academy of Engineering, and with College of Engineering and Applied Science awards.

    Highlights: The Quadrangle Community Engineering and Sciences Residential Program includes a tutoring program, academic excellence workshops, a computing facility, informal meetings and/or meals with faculty, and advising through the engineering college.

    Sampling of Courses:

    • Spacecraft Design
    • Thermodynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans
    • Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
    • Brains, Minds, and Computers
    • Cryogenic Engineering
    • Engineering Ethics

    See university catalog for more >

    Middle 50% of the Admitted Fall 2009 Freshman Class
    College of Engineering & Applied Science
    HS GPA 3.66 - 4.00
    Percentile Rank 80 - 96%
    SAT - Total* 1220 - 1380
    ACT Composite 27 - 32
    * Range includes critical reading and math scores only.