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Kansas State University
Overview
Kansas State University / Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering is located in Manhattan, KS, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Mechanical engineering | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Nuclear engineering |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
106
Applied
26
Accepted
21
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
75
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | December 1st | December 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Master's degree in mechanical engineering; minimum GPA of 3.0 overall or last 60 hours in calculus-based engineering or related program |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
71
Total Graduate Students
16%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
83%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.23% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.41% |
| White or Caucasian | 38% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 2.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 5.63% |
Gender
Male (81%)
Female (18%)
Faculty
22
Total faculty
Full-time - 22
Part-time - 0
Male (19)
Female (3)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Radiation detection and protection, heat and mass transfer, machine design, control systems, nuclear reactor physics and engineering |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 1,494,329 |
Location & Contact
Address
3002 Rathbone
Manhattan, KS 66506
United States
Manhattan, KS 66506
United States