College of Engineering and Computing

Established in 1870, Missouri S&T College of Engineering and Computing is among the pioneering technological institutions in the US. Initially focused on mining, the study curriculum now includes engineering disciplines, chemistry, metallurgy, mathematics, physics, and geology.

Missouri S&T ranks 82 among the leading engineering schools in the US. The QS World University Rankings 2023 placed Missouri S&T within the 501-501 range.

Notable alumni of the college include Jon Bereisa (systems architect, General Motors), Sandra Magnus (former NASA astronaut), George Mueller (associate administrator, Office of Manned Space Flight, NASA), and Robert (Bob) Kruse (Global Executive Director, General Motors' Hybrid, Electric Vehicles, and Advanced Technology Batteries).

Missouri S&T College of Engineering and Computing is located in Rolla, a small city in Missouri with a history that predates the American Civil War. It is a perfect college town known for its several local shops and farming activities.

What can you study at Missouri S&T College of Engineering and Computing?

The college is dedicated to the engineering and computing fields and offers these MS courses.

• MS in Materials Science and Engineering
• MS in Computer Science
• MS in Computer Engineering
• MS in Mining Engineering
• MS in Civil Engineering
• MS in Electrical Engineering
• MS in Petroleum Engineering
• MS in Chemical Engineering
• MS in Mechanical Engineering
• MS in Aerospace Engineering
• MS in Manufacturing Engineering
• MS in Information Science and Technology
• MS in Environmental Engineering

How to secure admission at Missouri S&T College of Engineering and Computing

MS courses at the college have set high standards for gaining admission. Applicants must fulfil these requirements:

• Application fee: $75
• Average GRE score: min. 300
• Average UG GPA: minimum 3
• Recommendations: 3 letters of recommendation needed
• Language eligibility test: IELTS (6.5), TOEFL (79 iBT), PTE (53)
• Tuition fee: $30,40
• Books: $886
• Food: $11,792
• Transportation: $1,620
• Personal expenses: $1,014
• The total annual cost of admission: $47,174

More details: The application fee of $75 is for international graduate applicants. Standardised tests such as SAT or ACT are not required for admission. The college's acceptance rate is 85%.

Missouri S&T College of Engineering and Computing scholarships for international students

• The Kummer I&E Doctoral Fellows Program offers exclusive opportunities for students. They include an annual $1,500 in research support funds, touring industry sites to understand the latest R&D processes, besides attending seminars and lectures.
• For Fall 2023, international Master's students new to Missouri S&T may be eligible for the Provost's International Master's Merit-Based Scholarship that provides between $1,875 and $3,500 a semester for up to 4 semesters.
• Under the Fulbright Scholarship for international students, they can receive $3,500 per fall or spring semester if they enrol in at least 9 graduate credit hours and $1,200 per summer semester if they enrol in at least 3 graduate credit hours.

Missouri S&T College of Engineering and Computing job placement

The college has a job placement rate of 72% and a positive career outcomes rate of 92%. The average starting salaries range from $63,800 to $86,000. With over 4,650 employers hiring these graduates, the overall satisfaction rate is 100%.

Career Fair stats (Spring 2021, Virtual fair): Attended by 198 employers; booked appointment slots 8,549 On-campus interview stats (2019-2020): 2,686 Career fairs occur in the fall and spring semesters, but employers visit the campus annually for interviews.