BA Mechanical Engineering at Rice University

Programme overview

BA Mechanical Engineering is a undergraduate degree programme at Rice University in Mechanical Engineering (George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing). Undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering can lead to careers that focus on a diverse set of areas, including aerospace engineering, biomedical systems, computational fluid dynamics, computational mechanics, fluids-thermal science, mechanical design, mechanics, robotics, systems dynamics and controls. The degree totals 64 credit hours.

Faculty: George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing | Department: Mechanical Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 21-23 courses, depending on course selection, (64 credit hours) to satisfy major requirements. A minimum of 120 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 9 courses (28 credit hours) taken at the 300-level or above. A minimum major GPA of 2.00 or higher in all coursework that satisfies requirements for the major.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the university through Rice undergraduate admissions; no separate admission requirements are published for this major.

USD 71,140 a year (2026-27). Standard undergraduate tuition for students entering 2024 or later (students who entered before 2024 pay $65,280); one rate for all undergraduate majors and all students. Estimate; excludes student activity, recreation and health and wellness fees, room a Source

Entry term is Fall. Early Decision I and II and Regular Decision are offered.

Early Decision I closes November 1 with decisions by mid-December; Early Decision II and Regular Decision close January 4, Regular Decision decisions by April 1. The application fee is $75. SAT/ACT scores are optional (recommended, not required).

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