I’ve applied to Quinnipiac University for Mechanical Engineering, and I really do love the campus and it seems like a great environment. The engineering programs at Quinnipiac are pretty new, and though they’re ABET accredited, I still have some concerns about the program.
Because the program is so new, what kind of reputation does it have? Due to how young the program is, could it potentially affect my admission into graduate school or weaken my chances at a desirable career in the field of mechanical engineering? Is the program more hands-on, or theory based, and are there opportunities for undergraduate research?
If anybody has some insight, I’d greatly appreciate it!
If you’re an admitted student you can sign up for the School of Engineering preview day which is a great opportunity to see what the School, programs, faculty, and labs are like. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to ask questions of current students and faculty.
In terms of job placement the two graduating classes had 100% placement within 6 months of graduation. We have students interning and working at everything from Google to Sikorsky and Pratt and Whitney. In addition there are students enrolled in graduate programs. Some further information can be found at [at this page](https://www.qu.edu/schools/engineering/career-development.html). Receiving ABET on our first application and opportunity to receive the accreditation in all of our programs is a testament to what they have built in a short time.
The Engineering School prides itself on providing a hands on education. Students are actively working on projects, working in the labs and getting their hands dirty. It’s not uncommon to see engineering students outside of the labs in the quad with their projects or walking around campus with hard hats on.
Let me know if you have any additional questions!
Paul
Paul Krsiak
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Quinnipiac University
Speaking in terms of just averages, were looking at around a B+ (unweighted) GPA and if test scores are submitted (we’re test optional in engineering) the averages are a 1250 on the SATs/26 ACTs. Math and sciences are required through pre-calc and physics, and all four years of the math and sciences should be core academics, not elective (ie., no accounting in place of senior year stats if you’ve already taken pre-calc/no forensics in your senior year if you’ve already taken physics).
Simply meeting the criteria listed above is not a guarantee of admission or not, we are looking at a number of factors to assist us in making an admissions decision. Some of those include, grade trends, quality of coursework/curriculum, extracurricular activities, and (very important for us) demonstrated interest in attending QU.
Please let me know if you have any further questions and good luck in the college search process!
Paul
Paul M Krsiak
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Quinnipiac University
We’re test optional in all programs with the exception of those in the Schools of Health Sciences and Nursing. Students should also consider submitting test scores if they are interested in the MAT (graduate teaching program), the 3+3 BA/JD program, or our 3+1 programs in Business (BS/MBA) or Communications (BA/MA).
It’s hard to judge exactly how much aid would be awarded but our highest merit tops out at $26,000 (it may increase for the coming academic year) and those are generally reserved for students who are in the top 5% of their graduating class.
Paul Krsiak
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Quinnipiac University
