What are some good biomedical engineering undergraduate college for average students?

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<p>I'm about a B-average student. I get As, and have gotten a few Cs. I have an 3.4 GPA weighted. I've been in honors or AP classes every year and I haven't participated in athletics, but I have participated in quite a few extracurricular (though not many leadership positions). I got a 31 on my ACT, but haven't gotten any notable honors.</p>

<p>Basically my question is what are some good biomedical engineering undergraduate colleges I'd be able to get into. Even some colleges I'd barely just get into would be great since I do plan on trying to get better, and eventually transfer (if possible) into a better college for biomedical engineering. I'd also prefer colleges in Illinois or California (though I'll look at any), and though it's not a HUGE issue money is still important.</p>

<p>Thanks for your time :)</p>

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<p>With a 31 on your ACT. You should have no problem getting into the University of kentucky or the University of Louisville.</p>

<p>But am not sure if Louisville has biomedical engineering. You might be better off getting a BS in EE or ME than getting a Master in biomedical engineering. But i’m not sure.</p>

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<p>Thanks I’ll check them out :slight_smile: Any other suggestions?</p>

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<p>You could always just check the rankings?</p>

<p>I second hbrock’s suggestion about getting a B.S in EE or ME than getting a Master in BME</p>

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<p>I have applied for ranked schools but the list only goes so far (top 10, top 60, etc.) which are schools I’m not sure I could get into.</p>

<p>Also interesting, any reason for that?</p>

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<p>try:</p>

<p>University Of Washington
Boston University
Case Western Reserve University
University Of Michigan - Ann Arbor</p>

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<p>University of Washington (Seattle) has excellent biomedical engineering program. This department is well connected with UW’s medical school and industry. Beautiful location - overlooking Portage Bay.</p>

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<p>It’s a reach, but you can try Georgia Tech (#2 BME). Your GPA is very low, but your ACT is good enough. I have seen students in a similar situation offered conditional admission, where you start in the summer and continue on in the Fall if your summer grades are good enough.</p>

<p>If you have an explanation of the low score (family problems, excessive work experience, severe disease) or if you can show an extreme upward trend, that will help your case.</p>

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<p>Do you think I can get into someplace like Duke, Drexel, Rutgers, Purdue, Stony Brook, (maybe Cornell or Columbia) with a 3.2GPA? :confused: What can I do to increase my chances of admissions?</p>

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<p>Cornell, Columbia, and Duke are probably out for you, even with perfect SAT scores.</p>

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<p>I hear Purdue is rather easy to get into, I believe the average gpa is about 3.3.</p>

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<p>I understand you want Cali and Illinois but what state are you from? In-state obviously would make a BIG impact on your decisions. You have stated money is an issue. </p>

<p>Plus, unless your going to a top 20 program I don’t think going OOS is too smart. IMO. If you fall in love with an OOS campus/school then go for it but otherwise I would say try and go In-state. Try… not must. Don’t confuse the message I’m trying to make. Just my personal opinion that In-State is your best option.</p>

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<p>I had a 3.2, got into Duke, but my SAT was a 2390. I’d say you can get into Purdue, Stony Brook and Drexel if your application is impressive otherwise. NYC area there’s also NYU Poly, which you could probably also get into.</p>

<p>OP what about UIUC? It’s a little tougher to get into, but your ACT is certainly within range, and better if you’re in-state.</p>

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<p>The University of Utah has a very solid BME program and you would have no trouble getting in. OOS tuition isn’t that bad either.</p>

<p>Also look at the University of Wisconsin, Case Western, and the University of Minnesota.</p>

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<p>University Of Washington
Boston University
Case Western Reserve University
University Of Michigan - Ann Arbor </p>

<p>You aren’t going to get into Michigan with a 3.4 gpa weighted gpa. This is especially true for any areas in engineering. Pierre013, Please don’t make suggestions for schools you obviously are unaware of.</p>

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<p>Wait, that 3.4 is weighted? What is the UWGPA?</p>

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<p>Thanks guys for the school suggestions. I’m looking at all the ones whose deadlines haven’t passed yet.</p>

<p>I live in Illinois. For UIUC I got rejected (I probably shouldn’t of applied for BME) and for case I got deferred. </p>

<p>Yup it’s 3.4 weighted so probably around 3.1~3.2 unweighted. Junior year was really tough on my grades.</p>