It's no surprise that students at Stevens Institute of Technology feel as if they're receiving an "Ivy League caliber education at a more affordable" price. Indeed, there's much talk of the "high job placement rate" and overall "return on investment," particularly within the "rigorous but fair" physics classes and the "strong engineering department." But undergrads
also find the school itself to be "very collaborative and supportive," with plenty of attention given to teaching about the "work ethic and moving past perceived failures." That means that there's room to foster relationships with professors, which can "lead to hands-on, paid research positions and connections to the professional world." As for that faculty, students describe a decent percentage as being "very enthusiastic about their material" and who "look to pass on their knowledge as best
they can." If anything, "many professors are so qualified that they begin teaching the material at a level slightly above a beginner's understanding," which can sometimes be demanding, but the overall impression is that there are some great opportunities to learn from experienced mentors. Some students may throw around terms for their peers like "very ambitious and driven" in a negative light, but not so at Stevens. Here, "nearly everyone is very
smart and intelligent without being snobby or arrogant." More importantly, they're also quite supportive of one another. "If you have a huge assignment due and are stressing over it, your friends motivate you by cheering you on and checking up on your progress." A few do complain that "there is a large chunk of students that are very quiet and won't do anything besides schoolwork and video games," but that doesn't lead a negative impact. "Everyone finds a friend group no matter what." It does,
however, leave the school "almost split between the Greek community and the non-Greek community." Some also note that "diversity is lacking." Indeed, "almost everyone that attends Stevens is either white, or an international student (predominantly Asian)." Moreover, "the student body is 70 percent male" and many hail "from New Jersey." Nevertheless, Stevens undergrads do have varied interests and you're bound to encounter "artistic students, gamers, athletes, and pretty much every other kind."
Best of all, you'll discover that "a great sense of community" permeates the campus. Life at Stevens can be hectic in the best way, which is to say that there's so much to take advantage of. Students are often "running around to different events, club meetings, eboard meetings, study groups, classes, etc.," and you'll likely find every sort of topic covered, whether it's the poker or anime club, the society of women engineers, or intramural sports
like floor hockey. According to some proud undergrads, "We are definitely a nerdy school with some of our most popular events being Lan Parties and the Epic Lans where people can play video games and board games and compete in friendly Melee and Ultimate tournaments." Greek life provides a nice counter-balance for some students and many find themselves busy with "service trips [and] rush events" along with the occasional party. Additionally, there's "a movie theater within walking distance" and
"a ton of great restaurants on the main street right next to campus." There's also the affordable PATH train just "a 10-minute walk away from campus," which means that "New York City is so close," and a frequent weekend getaway for students looking for even more to do. Applicants: 11,320 Acceptance
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CareersGraduation RatesCareer ServicesOn-Campus Job Interviews Available Career Services Alumni Network Alumni Services Classes Interest Inventory Internships Regional Alumni Opportunities at School Coop Experiential Internship ROI & OutcomesInformation from PayScale: Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only) Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only) Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree) Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree) Students SayWith several career fairs held through the year and more than 300 employers recruiting and otherwise involved on campus, The Stevens Career Center does an excellent job of facilitating connections between companies and organizations that want to hire their grads: “You’re free to get as much help from the Career Center as you want.” Stevens also uses Handshake, a mobile job-posting and recruitment resource utilized by hundreds of schools and organizations. Additionally, the Career Center hosts workshops and seminars, arranges co-ops and internships, and sets up one-day job shadowing externships during the winter recess. All seniors at Stevens, regardless of their major, are required to complete a capstone Senior Design Project. Seniors are encouraged to develop their Senior Design Projects with the collaboration of an industrial sponsor, providing another route for students to secure post-college employment. It also “really helps to be located so close to the city, as there are tons of opportunities available to you as a Stevens student.” Of the Stevens Institute of Technology alumni visiting PayScale.com, 49 percent report that they derive a high level of meaning from their jobs. Excerpt from Colleges That Create FuturesSimilar to a senior thesis, all seniors at Stevens, regardless of their major, are required to complete a Senior Capstone Project. All of these projects are shown at the annual Innovation Expo, an event that's open to the Stevens community and the general public. Seniors are encouraged to develop their Capstone Projects with the collaboration of an industrial sponsor, providing another route for students to secure post-college employment. The Capstone Project, whether you're an electrical engineer, an information systems major, or a visual arts and technology student, should be seen as the culminating experience of a particular program of study and stem both from personal interest and future career goals. Students are assigned Capstone advisers to help guide them through the process of writing their reports and presentations and preparing their projects for exhibition. For one 2014 graduate, who pursued a dual bachelor's/master's degree in mechanical engineering and engineering management, respectively, her senior Capstone Project consisted of the rigorous solar decathlon, which spanned two years. "Anyone can learn math calculations and science information," she says, "but being able to get that information across within a group and have it be successful and optimized is another skill." Several projects that were conceived in the classroom have gone on to become full-fledged businesses. Senior Capstone joins a plethora of hands-on learning opportunities at Stevens, including The Stevens Career Center's Cooperative Education Program, the engineering Design Spine curriculum, and the newly launched Stevens Venture Center. The strategy seems to be a hit. According to the most recent career outcomes report, within six months of graduation, 96 percent of the graduating class had secured their intended outcome in fields of their choice. Tuition & AidDatesRequired FormsFinancial Aid StatisticsAverage Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program Average amount of loan debt per graduate Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package Financial aid provided to international students Expenses per Academic YearAverage Cost for Books and Supplies $1,200 Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study No Board for Commuters $7,400 Transportation for Commuters $500 On-Campus Room and Board $17,080 Available AidFinancial Aid Methodology Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds Need-Based Federal Pell Need-Based Private Scholarships Need-Based SEOG Need-Based State Scholarships Need-Based United Negro College Fund Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available Federal Direct Student Loan Programs Direct PLUS Loans Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL) Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study) Yes Financial Aid RatingStudent BodyOverallStudent Body ProfileTotal Undergraduate Enrollment 4,064 Foreign Countries Represented 24 Demographics99% are full time 1% are part time Campus Life
Campus LifeOverviewCampus LifeUndergrads living on campus 32% Help finding off-campus housing Yes First-Year Students living on campus 80% Campus Environment Suburban Housing OptionsApartment Single Dorms Coed Dorms Female Frat Sorority Theme Housing Special Needs AdmissionsCollege Entrance Tests Required Special Need Services OfferedStudent ActivitiesRegistered Student Organizations 125 Number of Honor Societies 11
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Mechanical engineering is the broadest and most diverse of all the engineering disciplines as it offers an excellent foundation for work in any industry as well as pursuing graduate school, law school, or medical school.
What school has the best mechanical engineering?Here are the Best Mechanical Engineering Programs. Massachusetts Institute of Technology.. Stanford University.. University of California, Berkeley.. California Institute of Technology.. Georgia Institute of Technology.. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.. University of Michigan--Ann Arbor.. Cornell University.. How prestigious is Stevens Institute of Technology?According to US News rating, Stevens Institute of Technology ranking is #83 in the National universities list. Following are some of the school rankings by well-known organizations: #127 in the Best College for Veterans by US News. #73 in Best Value Schools by the US News.
Is NJIT or Stevens better?All three schools also fared well in the magazine's ranking of top overall schools in the Northeast, with Princeton coming in at No. 2, followed by NJIT at No. 13 and Stevens at No. 23.
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