4.6%
Acceptance Rate
$62,396
Avg Cost (In-State)
$62,396
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
96.2%
Graduation Rate
4,535
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 1
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Required
Essays Required
6
Letters of Rec
2
Application Fee
$75
Interview
Available
Essays: 5 short answer essays (200-250 words each) plus 1 longer essay describing a community you belong to (225-250 words)
Note: Maker Portfolio optional for showcasing projects, creations, or interests outside traditional academics
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$131,633
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$143,372
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
96%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $103,135 | $147,998 | 271 |
| Computer Science. | $154,492 | $225,141 | 161 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $83,957 | $131,967 | 109 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $117,345 | $161,118 | 61 |
| Chemical Engineering. | $80,139 | $122,093 | 42 |
| Physics. | $54,773 | $131,025 | 42 |
| Mathematics. | $109,288 | $174,951 | 34 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $70,696 | $111,738 | 29 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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