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New Mexico State University
Overview
New Mexico State University / Department of Mechanical Engineering is located in Las Cruces, NM, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Mechanical engineering | |
| Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) | Mechanical engineering | |
| Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (MSAE) | Aerospace engineering |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
61
Applied
29
Accepted
11
Enrolled
Applying
40
Application Fee - Domestic
50
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | May 1st | March 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | October 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
47
Total Graduate Students
40%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 29.79% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 27% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 2.13% |
Gender
Male (87%)
Female (12%)
Faculty
16
Total faculty
Full-time - 16
Part-time - 0
Male (15)
Female (1)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Combustion and propulsion, gas dynamics and supersonic flows; experimental and fluid dynamics; nonlinear dynamics and control; robotics and mechatronics; renewable/alternative energy; smart structure and energy harvesting; experimental and computational mechanics; multiscale modeling and nanosystems; micromechanics of materials; aeroelasticity and flutter; design optimization; heat transfer and energy efficiency; polymer and composite materials; thermal and thermomechanical storage |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 625,961 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 30001, MSC 3450
Las Cruces, NM 88003
United States
Las Cruces, NM 88003
United States
Contact
Dr. Ruey-Hung Chen
Department Head
Email: chenrh@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575-646-1945
Fax: 575-646-6111
Department Head
Email: chenrh@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575-646-1945
Fax: 575-646-6111
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