Department of Mechanical Engineering
Worcester, MA
165
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
Worcester Polytechnic Institute / Department of Mechanical Engineering is located in Worcester, MA, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Materials science and engineering | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Mechanical engineering | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Mechanical engineering | |
| (Graduate Certificate) | Mechanical engineering | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Materials science and engineering | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Manufacturing engineering | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Materials process engineering | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Manufacturing engineering |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 71 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 2 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | Yes |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE (recommended) Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE (recommended) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
262
Applied
160
Accepted
58
Enrolled
Applying
70
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 1st | January 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | October 1st | October 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE (recommended) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation, statement of purpose | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE (recommended) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation, statement of purpose | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 563 TOEFL IBT score: 84 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
165
Total Graduate Students
55%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
44%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.85% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.42% |
| White or Caucasian | 56% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 4.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.82% |
| Unknown | 1.82% |
Gender
Male (81%)
Female (18%)
Faculty
33
Total faculty
Full-time (30)
Part-time (3)
Male (27)
Female (6)
Location & Contact
Address
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609-2280
United States
Worcester, MA 01609-2280
United States