Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mobile, AL
17
Students
Suburban
Setting
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University of South Alabama / Department of Mechanical Engineering is located in Mobile, AL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 5 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Project or thesis |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
25
Applied
11
Accepted
7
Enrolled
Applying
35
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | July 1st | June 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | December 1st | November 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | BS in engineering, minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 31 |
| Types of financial support available |
Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
17
Total Graduate Students
17%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
82%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 70% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 11.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (76%)
Female (23%)
Faculty
4
Total faculty
Full-time (4)
Part-time (0)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Composite microstructure - property relationships, transport phenomena in porous media, hybrid micro-fiber/nano-particle composites, thermal dilution measurement of cardiac output |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
150 Jaguar Drive
Shelby Hall 3128
Mobile, AL 36688
United States
Shelby Hall 3128
Mobile, AL 36688
United States
Contact
Dr. David Nelson
Department Chair
Email: danelson@southalabama.edu
Phone: 251-460-6168
Fax: 251-460-6549
Department Chair
Email: danelson@southalabama.edu
Phone: 251-460-6168
Fax: 251-460-6549