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Contact Information:
Office of Admissions
Nicholson Center, Robert Morris University
6001 University Boulevard, Moon Township PA 15108
| Phone: | 1-800-762-0097 | | Fax: | 1-412-397-2425 |
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 Program Overview
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The Department of Engineering at RMU engages students in experiential hands-on engineering education with advanced laboratories and industrial internships. Covering four engineering fields, this hands-on education leads to a BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering and a BS in Engineering, with tracks in Industrial, Mechanical and Software Engineering. All of these engineering programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and students enter the work force or graduate school immediately upon graduation.
Through RMU's integrated curricula, students learn to solve engineering problems in their major field. The RMU engineering experience, furthermore, develops skills and understanding beyond technology. Each engineering graduate succeeds in the completion of RMU's award winning communication skills program, achievement of proficiency in core business subject areas, and exploration of a range of general education courses. Every RMU undergraduate student is assigned an academic advisor and a counselor in the Center for Student Success. The academic advisor guides students through the program and helps them assess their educational and career goals. The counselor helps students navigate through college life and evaluate employment opportunities.
RMU's engineering programs are highlighted by real world applications, the academic internship program (or co-op program in Manufacturing Engineering), senior design projects, and weekly engaging laboratory sessions for each engineering course. Many students successfully play their favorite sports through a vibrant athletics program that benefits from the University's Neville Island Sports Center, the Pittsburgh region's premier sports and recreation center. Students can also volunteer their time, talent, and energy to various community service needs as well as initiatives, participate in student chapters of professional organizations and take part in extramural competitions. This year, a team of students has been designing and building an innovative off-road vehicle that will be entered in a competition sponsored by the Society of Automotive Engineers.
The typical class size at Robert Morris University is 23 with a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. Within the Department of Engineering, these numbers are even smaller, allowing the faculty to interact directly with each student, know all students by name, and dedicate additional time and attention as necessary to ensure student success. Full time faculty members, not graduate teaching assistants, teach all the engineering classes. Owing to their industry experience and/or distinguished research accomplishments, RMU's faculty enliven students' learning experience with real-world examples, problems, and projects.
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| Highlights
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- Access to outstanding laboratory and sports facilities
- Small class sizes and personalized attention
- Dedicated and experienced faculty
- Preparation for success through the assigned academic advisors and career counselors
- Incorporation of real-world projects and internships for experiential education
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| Facts
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| Year Program Founded | 1999 | | Program Length | 4 yrs | | Degrees Offered | BS | | Postgraduate Opportunities | yes |
Calendar Year:
Aug–Dec (fall semester)
Jan–May (spring semester)
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| Disciplines
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Industrial
Manufacturing
Mechanical
Software
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| Study Options
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co-op/work internships, international exchanges
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| Recognition
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- Engineering programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
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| Student Profile
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| Students Applied/yr | 129 | | Students Accepted/yr | 73 | | Students Enrolled/yr | 29 | | Total Program Enrollment | 77 | | Class Sizes: | | | Junior Level | 15 | | Senior Level | 8 |
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| University and Location
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Situated on 230 acres of scenic Pennsylvania rolling hills in the outskirts of Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University provides affordable, career-focused education in a convenient and safe setting, just 17 miles west of downtown Pittsburgh, and a short 10-minute drive from the Pittsburgh International Airport. Founded in 1921, RMU enrolls 5,055 students, across six academic schools, and extends its influence into the community through the enterprise of its research centers and institutes. The campus offers ideal facilities for students to study, learn, and play while working towards their college degree.
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| Admissions
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Prospective students are required to submit a $30 application fee and official high school transcripts or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) indicating successful completion of the program. Students must also submit an official report of combined SAT or ACT scores. Preference is given to students with a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and a minimum combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math ) or a composite ACT score of 22. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Along with an application form, international students applying to RMU should provide certified financial statements, all official transcripts of previous education, and SAT or TOEFL scores. Required TOEFL scores for undergraduate admission are 500 (pbt) or 173 (cbt).
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| Support for International Students
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Robert Morris University proudly hosts students from more than 30 countries. The on-campus International Programs and Services Office organizes several cultural activities for RMU's international students and guides them in the planning of their educational programs.
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| Buildings and Facilities
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All the engineering students at RMU directly benefit from the $6-million investment in new classrooms, laboratories and instructional technology that has transformed RMU's John Jay Center into a state-of-the-art engineering, science and mathematics facility. Students enjoy full access to all of the school laboratory facilities and also frequently meet with the engineering, mathematics, and science faculty, who are all located in the same building.
The beating heart of RMU's engineering programs is The Learning Factory, where students learn the latest engineering methods and processes, starting in the freshman year of their education. The industrial-grade facility features equipment for automatic identification, CNC machining and turning, controls, injection molding, machine tool monitoring, machine vision, materials testing, metallography, metrology, packaging, powder metallurgy, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering and robotics. It is in this facility that students gain hands-on experience with the use of this equipment in design, testing as well as manufacturing processes and take a product from concept to reality via cutting-edge technology. In addition to the hardware, students also employ a suite of supporting software packages for a variety of engineering operations, including design, analysis, manufacturing, simulation, offline programming, controls, monitoring, integration, software development, and enterprise resource management.
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| Institute at a Glance
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| Total Enrollment | 5,055 | | Private vs Public | private | | Campus Setting | suburban | | # in College Housing | – |
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| Location at a Glance
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| City Population | 15,000 Moon Township, 335,000 Pittsburgh | | Climate Range | |
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| Admissions at a Glance
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Minimum Academic Requirements:
high school diploma or equivalent, GPA 3.0, SAT/ACT scores
Minimum English Requirements:
TOEFL 500 (pbt) or 173 (cbt)
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
rolling admissions
International Student Application Deadlines:
60 days prior to intended start date
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| International Students
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| Institute Enrollment | 128 | | Program Enrollment | 13 | | % of Program Enrollment | 17% | | Admitted/yr to Program | – |
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| Countries of Origin:
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International students at RMU come from many regions around the world including: Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America and Canada.
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| Annual Expenses (in US$)
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| In-State Tuition | $19,360 | | Out-of-State Tuition | $19,360 | | Int'l Student Tuition | $19,360 | | Int'l Student Fees | n/a | | Co-op Term Fees | n/a | | Total Tuition for Degree: | | | In-State Students | $77,440 | | Out-of-State Students | $77,440 | | International Students | $77,440 | | Books | $1,110 (estimated) | | Accommodation (including food costs): | | | Residence | $8,250 | | Private | $8,494 (estimated) | | Homestay | – |
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