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McKelvey School of Engineering

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We are taking innovation, technology and scientific excellence to new heights. As a McKelvey engineer, you’ll come alongside us as we produce new knowledge to solve national and international challenges that will change the world.

Innovate a better tomorrow today

WashU Engineering students want to have an impact and to make contributions toward solving challenges in a variety of areas, including health, energy, environment and climate change, security, hunger, inequality and poverty. Just as important, they understand they are citizens of a global society.

Top 10 reasons to be a McKelvey Engineer

  1. 1. We’re not just a top university and world leader in research and education — we’re making a difference to solve challenges that impact our community and the world. See how we are doing: #WashUengineers
  2. 2. We believe in learning by doing. You’ll conduct research with the best faculty in engineering, medicine and the sciences. In fact, 60 percent of undergraduate students conduct research or take part in independent study.
  3. 3. We offer more than one path to your goal — 65 percent of engineering undergraduate students pursue a second degree, a combined graduate degree or a minor, often in a nonengineering discipline.
  4. 4. We encourage you to study abroad, including in engineering specific programs offered in Scotland, The Netherlands, Hong Kong, England and New Zealand. 
  5. 5. You’ll be part of a global alumni network of more than 23,000 industry leaders, including NASA’s chief astronaut , a Nobel Laureate and the co-founder of Square.
  6. 6. Our beautiful campus features a state-of-the-art Engineering complex, including our two newest academic buildings, Jubel Hall and McKelvey Hall.
  7. 7. You’ll join other students and get involved through building race cars, providing STEM outreach in local schools or traveling to Uganda to work with a community on an engineering project.
  8. 8. You’ll have a chance to explore all your interests — in the classroom and out. Despite less than 20 percent of the WashU student body being athletes, more than 27 percent of those athletes are Engineering majors.
  9. 9. Do you have the “E gene”? We help students turn an idea into a product, company or social movement through our unique entrepreneurship programs and competitions.
  10. 10. Cost will not be a barrier — we fully meet financial need of admitted students.

 

At Washington University,

You will see the connections between studying engineering and benefiting society.

You will be in a community of innovative thinkers who want to work across disciplines to solve problems.

You will challenge assumptions, make compelling arguments, push comfort zones, and embrace learning through mutual respect. 

You will explore, learn, grow, and lead. Engineer your way. Engineer at McKelvey.

Career Outcomes

74% of 2019 graduates are entering the workforce. 22% are pursuing further education.

With almost 40 engineering-specific student groups and over 350 student organizations university-wide, you will find multiple networks serving your interests.

Research Opportunities

60% of engineering undergraduate students engage in research and independent projects with faculty.

Contact

Chris Kroeger
Associate Dean
ckroeger@wustl.edu

Attend a virtual info session

Scholarship & Financial Aid

Langsdorf Scholars

Financial assistance

How do we make our admissions decisions?

Students who come to Washington University have challenged themselves academically and personally during their high school years. Most candidates’ transcripts include four years of English, four years of mathematics (the McKelvey School of Engineering recommends calculus), three to four years of history and social science, three to four years of laboratory science (the McKelvey School of Engineering recommends biology, chemistry, and physics), and at least two years of a foreign language. Your senior-year transcript should show that you are continuing to take demanding courses and are doing well in them. Most applicants take advantage of honors, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate courses — if offered by their high schools. We also take into consideration standardized testing, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and an essay.

 

Nondiscrimination Policy

Washington University encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Applicants with a prior criminal history will not be automatically disqualified from consideration for admission. Inquiries about compliance should be addressed to the University’s Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, Washington University, Campus Box 1184, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130.