Top 15 Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Plains – 2016 Rankings
Are you already sure mechanical engineering is the right degree field for you and you’re just trying to narrow down the school? If so, this list will give you to top mechanical engineering schools in the plains.
All the schools in this list are accredited through the ABET and offer either a BS or BSME in Mechanical Engineering. In addition, all are located in the plains region which includes the following states: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Both public and private schools make up the study. The criteria include; student to faculty ratio, tuition (both in-state and out-of-state), percentage of students who receive scholarships, the amount of money the average student receives in scholarships, the percentage of students who are admitted, the percentage of those admitted who enroll, the 8-year graduation rate, and the size of the mechanical engineering department including both undergraduate and graduate students.
Mechanical Engineering College Rankings for the Plains States
Top mechanical engineering colleges and universities in the plains region:
- Washington University
- University of St. Thomas
- University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
- Missouri University of Science and Technology
- Saint Louis University
- University of Missouri – Columbia
- University of Nebraska – Lincoln
- University of Iowa
- University of Missouri – Kansas City
- University of Kansas
- University of Missouri – St. Louis
- Wichita State University
- North Dakota State University
- Iowa State University
- South Dakota State University
The following includes a complete breakdown of the schools by state along with further details about each school.
The details were provided by the National Center for Education Statistics along with the school websites. The statistics are based on the undergraduate program unless otherwise specified. Data were collected in 2016 which means they are often based on the 2015-2106 school year.
Top Iowa Mechanical Engineering Schools
Here are the top mechanical engineering programs in Iowa, in order by their ranking.
University of Iowa Score: 55.3
- Mechanical Engineering, BSE
- ABET Accreditation: 10/01/1936-Present
The University of Iowa is a public college located in Iowa City, Iowa which is classified as a small city.
Demographics:
- Percentage of part-time students: 15%
- Female students: 52%
- Students 24 and under: 92%
Admissions/Completions:
- Percent admitted: 81%
- Percent admitted who enrolled: 25%
- Mechanical engineering undergraduate degrees awarded: 127
- Mechanical engineering graduate degrees awarded: 10
Further Statistics:
- Student population: 30,844 (23,357 undergraduate)
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 15 to 1
- Tuition and fees (in-state): $8,104
- Tuition and fees (out-of-state): $27,890
- Percentage of undergrads receiving grant or scholarship aid: 77% (the average student received $8,816)
- Test scores (25th Percentile) for enrolled first-time students: SAT Math 540/ACT Math 22
- 8-year graduation rates: 71%
Iowa State University Score: 48.6
- Mechanical Engineering, BS
- ABET Accreditation: 10/01/1936-Present
Iowa State University is a public institute located in the small city of Ames, Iowa.
Demographics:
- Percentage of part-time students: 4%
- Female students: 43%
- Students 24 and under: 95%
Admissions/Completions:
- Percent admitted: 87%
- Percent admitted who enrolled: 37%
- Mechanical engineering undergraduate degrees awarded: 316
- Mechanical engineering graduate degrees awarded: 0
Further Statistics:
- Student population: 35,714 (30,034 undergraduate)
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 19 to 1
- Tuition and fees (in-state): $7,736
- Tuition and fees (out-of-state): $20,856
- Percentage of undergrads receiving grant or scholarship aid: 76% (the average student received $7,381)
- Test scores (25th Percentile) for enrolled first-time students: SAT Math 500/ACT Math 21
- 8-year graduation rates: 70%
Top Kansas Mechanical Engineering Schools
Here are the top mechanical engineering programs in Kansas, in order by their ranking.
University of Kansas Score: 50.6
- Mechanical Engineering, BS
- ABET Accreditation: 10/01/1936-Present
The University of Kansas is a public school located in the small city of Lawrence, Kansas.
Demographics:
- Percentage of part-time students: 11%
- Female students: 50%
- Students 24 and under: 90%
Admissions/Completions:
- Percent admitted: 93%
- Percent admitted who enrolled: 30%
- Mechanical engineering undergraduate degrees awarded: 115
- Mechanical engineering graduate degrees awarded: 18
Further Statistics:
- Student population: 27,259 (19,245 undergraduate)
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 16 to 1
- Tuition and fees (in-state): $10,825
- Tuition and fees (out-of-state): $26,659
- Percentage of undergrads receiving grant or scholarship aid: 71% (the average student received $7,560)
- Test scores (25th Percentile) for enrolled first-time students: ACT Math 21
- 8-year graduation rates: 64%
Wichita State University Score: 49.2
- Mechanical Engineering, BS
- ABET Accreditation: 10/01/1961-Present
Wichita State University is a public college located in the large city of Wichita, Kansas.
Demographics:
- Percentage of part-time students: 25%
- Female students: 53%
- Students 24 and under: 72%
Admissions/Completions:
- Percent admitted: 95%
- Percent admitted who enrolled: 28%
- Mechanical engineering undergraduate degrees awarded: 79
- Mechanical engineering graduate degrees awarded: 29
Further Statistics:
- Student population: 14,240 (11,501 undergraduate)
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 18 to 1
- Tuition and fees (in-state): $7,528
- Tuition and fees (out-of-state): $15,851
- Percentage of undergrads receiving grant or scholarship aid: 91% (the average student received $4,143)
- Test scores (25th Percentile) for enrolled first-time students: SAT Math 480/ACT Math 20
- 8-year graduation rates: 54%
Top Minnesota Mechanical Engineering Schools
Here are the top mechanical engineering programs in Minnesota, in order by their ranking.
University of St. Thomas Score: 61.8
- Mechanical Engineering, BS
- ABET Accreditation: 10/01/1999-Present
The University of St. Thomas is a private, not-for-profit located in the large city of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Demographics:
- Percentage of part-time students: 5%
- Female students: 46%
- Students 24 and under: 94%
Admissions/Completions:
- Percent admitted: 84%
- Percent admitted who enrolled: 31%
- Mechanical engineering undergraduate degrees awarded: 84
- Mechanical engineering graduate degrees awarded: 23
Further Statistics:
- Student population: 10,148 (6,143 undergraduate)
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 14 to 1
- Tuition and fees (in-state): $38,105
- Tuition and fees (out-of-state): $38,105
- Percentage of undergrads receiving grant or scholarship aid: 97% (the average student received $19,743)
- Test scores (25th Percentile) for enrolled first-time students: SAT Math 510/ACT Math 24
- 8-year graduation rates: 77%
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Score: 59.4
- Mechanical Engineering, BME
- ABET Accreditation: 10/01/1936-Present
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities is a public institute located in the large city of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Demographics:
- Percentage of part-time students: 14%
- Female students: 52%
- Students 24 and under: 90%
Admissions/Completions:
- Percent admitted: 45%
- Percent admitted who enrolled: 28%
- Mechanical engineering undergraduate degrees awarded: 219
- Mechanical engineering graduate degrees awarded: 67
Further Statistics:
- Student population: 50,678 (34,071 undergraduate)
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 17 to 1
- Tuition and fees (in-state): $13,790
- Tuition and fees (out-of-state): $22,210
- Percentage of undergrads receiving grant or scholarship aid: 57% (the average student received $8,445)
- Test scores (25th Percentile) for enrolled first-time students: SAT Math 620/ACT Math 25
- 8-year graduation rates: 77%
Top Missouri Mechanical Engineering Schools
Here are the top mechanical engineering programs in Missouri, in order by their ranking.
Washington University Score: 74.4
- Mechanical Engineering, BS
- ABET Accreditation: 10/01/1936-Present
Washington University is a private not-for-profit institute located in the large suburb of St. Louis, Missouri.
Demographics:
- Percentage of part-time students: 95%
- Female students: 53%
- Students 24 and under: 92%
Admissions/Completions:
- Percent admitted: 17%
- Percent admitted who enrolled: 35%
- Mechanical engineering undergraduate degrees awarded: 76
- Mechanical engineering graduate degrees awarded: 43
Further Statistics:
- Student population: 14,688 (7,504 undergraduate)
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 8 to 1
- Tuition and fees (in-state): $48,093
- Tuition and fees (out-of-state): $48,093
- Percentage of undergrads receiving grant or scholarship aid: 46% (the average student received $32,626)
- Test scores (25th Percentile) for enrolled first-time students: SAT Math 710/ACT Math 31
- 8-year graduation rates: 95%
Missouri University of Science and Technology Score: 57.4
- Mechanical Engineering, BS
- ABET Accreditation: 10/01/1950-Present
Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public college located in the remote town of Rolla, Missouri.
Demographics:
- Percentage of part-time students: 10%
- Female students: 23%
- Students 24 and under: 93%
Admissions/Completions:
- Percent admitted: 88%
- Percent admitted who enrolled: 47%
- Mechanical engineering undergraduate degrees awarded: 219
- Mechanical engineering graduate degrees awarded: 42
Further Statistics:
- Student population: 8,886 (6,839 undergraduate)
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 19 to 1
- Tuition and fees (in-state): $9,048
- Tuition and fees (out-of-state): $24,470
- Percentage of undergrads receiving grant or scholarship aid: 91% (the average student received $8,805)
- Test scores (25th Percentile) for enrolled first-time students: SAT Math 560/ACT Math 26
- 8-year graduation rates: 67%
Saint Louis University Score: 57.1
- Mechanical Engineering, BS
- ABET Accreditation: 10/01/1996-Present
Saint Louis University is a private not-for-profit institute located in the large city of St. Louis, Missouri.
Demographics:
- Percentage of part-time students: 44%
- Female students: 59%
- Students 24 and under: 92%
Admissions/Completions:
- Percent admitted: 63%
- Percent admitted who enrolled: 19%
- Mechanical engineering undergraduate degrees awarded: 20
- Mechanical engineering graduate degrees awarded: 0
Further Statistics:
- Student population: 17,047 (12,401 undergraduate)
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 11 to 1
- Tuition and fees (in-state): $39,226
- Tuition and fees (out-of-state): $39,226
- Percentage of undergrads receiving grant or scholarship aid: 95% (the average student received $20,195)
- Test scores (25th Percentile) for enrolled first-time students: SAT Math 560/ACT Math 24
- 8-year graduation rates: 70%
University of Missouri – Columbia Score: 53.9
- Mechanical Engineering, BSME
- ABET Accreditation: 10/01/1936-Present
University of Missouri – Columbia is a public school located in the midsize city of Columbia, Missouri.
Demographics:
- Percentage of part-time students: 6%
- Female students: 52%
- Students 24 and under: 94%
Admissions/Completions:
- Percent admitted: 78%
- Percent admitted who enrolled: 36%
- Mechanical engineering undergraduate degrees awarded: 127
- Mechanical engineering graduate degrees awarded: 20
Further Statistics:
- Student population: 35,424 (27,791 undergraduate)
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 20 to 1
- Tuition and fees (in-state): $9,509
- Tuition and fees (out-of-state): $25,166
- Percentage of undergrads receiving grant or scholarship aid: 69% (the average student received $8,451)
- Test scores (25th Percentile) for enrolled first-time students: SAT Math 530/ACT Math 23
- 8-year graduation rates: 71%
University of Missouri – Kansas City Score: 52.5
- Mechanical Engineering, BSME
- ABET Accreditation: 10/01/1978-Present
University of Missouri – Kansas City is a public university located in Kansas City, Missouri, which is classified as a large city.
Demographics:
- Percentage of part-time students: 41%
- Female students: 57%
- Students 24 and under: 80%
Admissions/Completions:
- Percent admitted: 63%
- Percent admitted who enrolled: 38%
- Mechanical engineering undergraduate degrees awarded: 32
- Mechanical engineering graduate degrees awarded: 5
Further Statistics:
- Student population: 16,685 (11,243 undergraduate)
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 14 to 1
- Tuition and fees (in-state): $7,837
- Tuition and fees (out-of-state): $18,366
- Percentage of undergrads receiving grant or scholarship aid: 82% (the average student received $7,562)
- Test scores (25th Percentile) for enrolled first-time students: SAT Math 520/ACT Math 20
- 8-year graduation rates: 54%
University of Missouri – St. Louis Score: 50.2
- Mechanical Engineering, BSME
- ABET Accreditation: 10/01/1999-Present
The University of Missouri – St. Louis is a public university located in the large suburb of St. Louis, Missouri.
Demographics:
- Percentage of part-time students: 58%
- Female students: 58%
- Students 24 and under: 74%
Admissions/Completions:
- Percent admitted: 76%
- Percent admitted who enrolled: 38%
- Mechanical engineering undergraduate degrees awarded: 27
- Mechanical engineering graduate degrees awarded: 0
Further Statistics:
- Student population: 16,738 (13,545 undergraduate)
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 17 to 1
- Tuition and fees (in-state): $9,394
- Tuition and fees (out-of-state): $23,812
- Percentage of undergrads receiving grant or scholarship aid: 90% (the average student received $12,278)
- Test scores (25th Percentile) for enrolled first-time students: ACT Math 19
- 8-year graduation rates: 50%
Top Nebraska Mechanical Engineering Schools
Here is the top mechanical engineering program in Nebraska.
University of Nebraska – Lincoln Score: 53.9
- Mechanical Engineering, BS
- ABET Accreditation: 10/01/1936-Present
University of Nebraska – Lincoln is a public school located in the large city of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Demographics:
- Percentage of part-time students: 7%
- Female students: 47%
- Students 24 and under: 94%
Admissions/Completions:
- Percent admitted: 76%
- Percent admitted who enrolled: 62%
- Mechanical engineering undergraduate degrees awarded: 78
- Mechanical engineering graduate degrees awarded: 21
Further Statistics:
- Student population: 25,260 (20,182 undergraduate)
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 21 to 1
- Tuition and fees (in-state): $8,367
- Tuition and fees (out-of-state): $22,534
- Percentage of undergrads receiving grant or scholarship aid: 73% (the average student received $7,394)
- Test scores (25th Percentile) for enrolled first-time students: SAT Math 500/ACT Math 21
- 8-year graduation rates: 70%
Top North Dakota Mechanical Engineering Schools
Here is the top mechanical engineering program in North Dakota.
North Dakota State University Score: 49.0
- Mechanical Engineering, BS
- ABET Accreditation: 10/01/1940-Present
North Dakota State University is a public college located in Fargo, North Dakota which is classified as a midsize city.
Demographics:
- Percentage of part-time students: 11%
- Female students: 45%
- Students 24 and under: 92%
Admissions/Completions:
- Percent admitted: 94%
- Percent admitted who enrolled: 51%
- Mechanical engineering undergraduate degrees awarded: 95
- Mechanical engineering graduate degrees awarded: 16
Further Statistics:
- Student population: 14,516 (12,037 undergraduate)
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 18 to 1
- Tuition and fees (in-state): $8,098
- Tuition and fees (out-of-state): $19,392
- Percentage of undergrads receiving grant or scholarship aid: 61% (the average student received $4,657)
- Test scores (25th Percentile) for enrolled first-time students: SAT Math 500/ACT Math 21
- 8-year graduation rates: 56%
Top South Dakota Mechanical Engineering Schools
Here is the top mechanical engineering program in South Dakota.
South Dakota State University Score: 48.2
- Mechanical Engineering, BS
- ABET Accreditation: 10/01/1936-Present
South Dakota State University is a public university located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota.
Demographics:
- Percentage of part-time students: 22%
- Female students: 53%
- Students 24 and under: 89%
Admissions/Completions:
- Percent admitted: 92%
- Percent admitted who enrolled: 48%
- Mechanical engineering undergraduate degrees awarded: 59
- Mechanical engineering graduate degrees awarded: 9
Further Statistics:
- Student population: 12,576 (10,994 undergraduate)
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 17 to 1
- Tuition and fees (in-state): $8,172
- Tuition and fees (out-of-state): $11,053
- Percentage of undergrads receiving grant or scholarship aid: 68% (the average student received $4,069)
- Test scores (25th Percentile) for enrolled first-time students: SAT Math 470/ACT Math 18
- 8-year graduation rates: 59%