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University of Rochester
Overview
University of Rochester / Department of Mechanical Engineering is located in Rochester, NY, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 5 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Qualifying exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
137
Applied
52
Accepted
19
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 1st | January 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Personal statement, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Personal statement, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
|---|
Student Body
50
Total Graduate Students
8%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
92%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 40% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 6% |
Gender
Male (78%)
Female (22%)
Faculty
16
Total faculty
Full-time - 16
Part-time - 0
Male (13)
Female (3)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Fluid and solid mechanics, biomechanics, fusion/plasma, materials science, precision machining and optics manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 1,199,902 |
Location & Contact
Address
235 Hopeman Building, PO Box 270132
Rochester, NY 14627
United States
Rochester, NY 14627
United States