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Higher‑education institutions are often engines of social mobility and human capital. But in addition to education, universities can also play major roles in shaping local and state economies — via jobs, research, innovation, business creation, construction, consumer spending, and more. The Arizona State University (ASU) is one of the largest and most dynamic public universities … Read more
Introduction Embarking on your university journey is an exhilarating yet complex experience. For many students, it marks the first significant time away from home, the beginning of personal independence, and the start of an academic and social adventure. Alongside the excitement, however, come a range of emotions that might catch you off guard. It’s completely … Read more
University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering Overview U.S. resident and international students both pay an application fee of $90. Tuition for full-time students is $49,050 annually. In 2024, the Ph.D. student-to-faculty ratio is 6.8:1, and the School of Engineering and Applied Science has 145 full-time faculty. Quick Facts Acceptance Rate (Master’s & Doctoral): 18.6%Tuition & Fees (Doctoral): $49,050 per yearEnrollment: 3,217 students What Makes Penn Engineering Special? Here at Penn Engineering, … Read more
Northwestern University (McCormick) – Engineering School Overview For both U.S. and international applicants, the application fee is $95. Tuition for full-time students is $66,912 per year, while part-time tuition is $7,935 annually. As of 2024, the Ph.D. student-to-faculty ratio stands at 5.6 to 1. The Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science at … Read more
California Institute of Technology – Engineering School Overview The application fee to apply to Caltech’s Engineering School is $100, whether you’re a U.S. resident or an international student. For 2024, the Ph.D. student-to-faculty ratio is 5.4 to 1. The Division of Engineering and Applied Science at Caltech currently has 96 full-time faculty members. Quick Facts … Read more
Johns Hopkins University (Whiting) Engineering School Overview Applying won’t cost you a thing—there’s no application fee for both U.S. residents and international students. Full-time tuition runs at $64,730 per year, while part-time students pay $2,158 per credit. The Ph.D. student-to-faculty ratio is a tight 5.4:1, and the Whiting School of Engineering boasts 246 full-time faculty members. At-a-Glance From the … Read more
Georgia Institute of Technology – Engineering School Overview The application fee is $95 for U.S. residents and $105 for international students. Tuition costs are as follows: The Ph.D. student-faculty ratio is 4.4:1 (2024). The College of Engineering has 635 full-time faculty members. At-a-Glance Georgia Institute of Technology – 2025 Engineering & Specialties Rankings Georgia Tech ranks #4 out of 198 in Best Engineering Schools, evaluated based on widely accepted … Read more
Rice University (Brown) Engineering School Overview The application fee is $85 for both U.S. residents and international students. Full-time tuition costs $59,784 per year, while part-time students pay $3,321 per credit. The Ph.D. student-to-faculty ratio in 2024 is an impressive 5:1. The George R. Brown School of Engineering at Rice University has 160 full-time faculty … Read more
Duke University (Pratt) Engineering School Overview The application fee is $95 for both U.S. residents and international students. Tuition costs are $65,980 per year for full-time students and $3,780 per credit for part-time students. With a Ph.D. student-faculty ratio of 4.8:1, the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University has 163 full-time faculty members. At-a-Glance … Read more
University of Maryland—College Park (Clark) Engineering School Overview The application fee is $75 for both U.S. residents and international students. Tuition costs are: The Ph.D. student-to-faculty ratio for 2024 is 4.3:1. The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland—College Park has 273 full-time faculty members. At-a-Glance University of Maryland—College Park (Clark) 2025 Engineering & Specialties … Read more