Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Portland, OR
98
Students
Urban
Setting
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Overview
Portland State University / Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering is located in Portland, OR, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Master of Engineering (M Eng) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Mechanical engineering |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 30 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Thesis Alternate accepted |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Thesis Required Oral and written exams |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
62
Applied
48
Accepted
31
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | Yes |
| Winter deadline | September 1st | August 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | October 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 in upper-division course work, BS in mechanical engineering or allied field, 3 letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, resume/curriculum vitae | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | MS, minimum GPA of 3.0 in upper-division course work, 3 letters of recommendation | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
98
Total Graduate Students
53%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
46%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.12% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| White or Caucasian | 55% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 12.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 5.1% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (79%)
Female (20%)
Faculty
21
Total faculty
Full-time (15)
Part-time (6)
Male (18)
Female (3)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Mechanical system modeling, indoor air quality, manufacturing process, computational fluid dynamics, building science |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 771,667 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751
United States
Portland, OR 97207-0751
United States