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Mechanical Engineering Program
Graduate Admissions Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission into the Mechanical Engineering graduate program are:
- Minimum
GPA 3.0 on a 4.0
- 3 letters
of recommendation
- Official
transcripts
- Statement
of purpose
- GRE
scores: 500V; 750Q; 4.5AW
- TOEFL
scores (international students only): 550 (equivalent to 213 computer based; 81 internet-based test)
Some of the above requirements can be waived in select cases when other components of the application are particularly outstanding. Satisfaction of the above requirements does not guarantee admission.
Graduate Application Procedure
Information regarding the procedure for applying for graduate studies can be obtained from the website of the Graduate Admissions Office.
Financial Aid
Most Mechanical Engineering graduate students receive financial support through a combination of research and teaching assistantships and fellowships. Decisions about research and teaching assistantships are made by the individual faculty members. Questions about availability of financial support should be addressed to faculty in your primary area of study.
Visits / Questions
We
are always happy to arrange a campus visit for prospective graduate students.
Please call Margaret Evans at (319) 335-5670 to set up your visit. Questions about the graduate application
process should also be addressed to Ms. Evans at the above address. Other
questions should be addressed to the Department
Chair.