Psu Mechanical Engineering Flowchart (2024)

FAQs

What GPA do you need to get into Penn State Mechanical Engineering? ›

General Requirements

Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.60 or higher and completion of a direct transfer equivalency to PSU course Math 140 (4 credits of college calculus with analytic geometry) with a grade of “C” or better.

The homes we live in, the cars we drive, the highways we navigate, the technology we rely upon, the healthcare we need—they all need engineering to make happen. The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State is one of the nation's largest and most successful engineering departments.

To graduate in four years, you need an average of 45 credits per year to reach 180 total credits, including 62 upper division (300/400 level courses) credits. You may need to take electives (courses that are not used to meet specific requirements) to reach those totals. Most courses at PSU are 4 credits each.

— In the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Engineering Programs rankings released March 29, engineering at Penn State University Park ranked No. 32 overall, advancing one place from last year's report, and No. 18 among public institutions.

Recently admitted students have had an average GPA of 3.7. The minimum recommended GPA to apply is 3.2.

The average GPA at Penn State is 3.68. This makes Penn State Strongly Competitive for GPAs. (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. With a GPA of 3.68, Penn State requires you to be above average in your high school class.

Pitt is known for its strong health sciences and engineering programs, while Penn State is renowned for its business, engineering, and education programs. So, if you have a specific major in mind, it's essential to research the departments and resources in that area at each university.

Smeal is by far the hardest to get into. Most students would be better off applying DUS then, if they get the required stats (specific grades in some classes, overall GPA) can get into Smeal for their major.

However, the overall acceptance rate for Penn State is around 49% and the College of Engineering is generally considered more competitive compared to some other majors at the university.

Move-3 Policy

With Move-3, a student can substitute a course in one of the Knowledge Domain areas of Arts, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Natural Sciences, or Health and Wellness, for a course in one of the other areas.

What GPA should a mechanical engineer have? ›

1. **Undergraduate Level:** For most engineering careers, having a GPA in the range of 3.0 to 3.5 or higher is considered good. This range is competitive enough to be considered for many entry-level engineering positions.

About the Department. With more than 60 faculty members, 400 graduate students, and 1,000 undergraduate students, the Penn State Department of Mechanical Engineering embraces a culture that welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise.

While specific rankings may vary slightly from year to year, they are generally seen as a strong engineering school. Penn State ranks 19th best undergraduate engineering school in U.S. News and World Report's 2023-24 rankings.

1. University of Pennsylvania. The University of Pennsylvania (Penn, or UPenn) is a private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia.

The cheapest undergraduate mechanical engineering schools are Brigham Young University, Kennesaw State University, Lamar University, Purdue University, and North Carolina State University. These universities offer mechanical engineering degrees that students can get without busting their budgets.

The unweighted GPA requirements for Penn State are between 3.59 - 3.93 and 3.12 - 3.78 for University Park and Commonwealth Campus, respectively. Regardless of the campus you apply to, you will need a moderately high GPA and will likely be graduating at the top quarter of your class in order to get into Penn State.

Penn State does not have any minimum GPA or test score requirements.

Penn State does not have a minimum GPA or standardized test score used for admission. There are no such things as “cut-offs.”