Applicants must present evidence of graduation with a bachelor's degree in engineering with ability to maintain a B average. Graduates in other fields may be accepted, but generally these students have to make up background material in certain subject areas. Refer to the Admission Policies and Application Requirements sections for detailed admission and application requirements. Successful applicants are accepted into both the Department and The Graduate School.

Below are the GRE and TOEFL scores the graduate committee is looking for. They will consider lower scores with other excellent qualifications, but these higher scores will give you a better chance of success in this program.

GRE average scores: GRE-V = 149, GRE-Q = 155, GRE-A = 3.7
GRE preferred scores: GRE-V = 152, GRE-Q = 156, GRE-A = >3.8
TOEFL average score: 84
TOEFL preferred score: 99
IELTS minimum score: 6.5
For a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, research is required in Plan A only. Students following Plan B or the Master of Engineering (M.Eng. ME) are not required to write a thesis, and will fill a total of 30 credits with coursework.
Official Transcripts. Minimum 3.0 GPA in undergraduate program (based on A=4.0)
Letters of recommendation (3)
Statement of purpose
Evidence of English language proficiency - Internet-based TOEFL Test (iBT) 80, Paper-based TOEFL Test (PBT) 550, IELTS - 6.5