Overview

The Pre-Engineering with WVU programme at Slippery Rock University provides students with a unique opportunity to earn two distinct degrees through a cooperative educational partnership. This pathway allows learners to benefit from the personalised environment of a liberal arts institution before transitioning to complete advanced engineering requirements. By integrating rigorous scientific theory with practical application, the curriculum ensures graduates are prepared for the complexities of modern industry.

Why Pre-Engineering with WVU at Slippery Rock University?

Choosing this programme means accessing a supportive academic environment where faculty members prioritise mentorship and individual student success. Slippery Rock University offers a relaxed atmosphere with extensive face-to-face time with professors, which is often unavailable at larger institutions. Students benefit from a 95% placement rate into careers or graduate school, alongside access to high-level research opportunities funded by organisations like NASA and the NSF. The small class sizes facilitate productive relationships with peers and experts, fostering a purposeful community for aspiring engineers.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 15988 per year
National fee: USD 15988 per year
Local fee: USD 7994 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on developing expertise in experimental, mathematical, and computational techniques. Modules may include:

Nanoscale Materials
Quantum Devices
Computational Physics
Computer Programming
Classical Physics
Modern Physics
Mathematical Tools
Scientific Communication

Careers with Pre-Engineering with WVU

Graduates from this track are equipped to enter high-growth industries or pursue advanced degrees at prestigious institutions. The programme prepares individuals for diverse roles in sectors such as aerospace, chemical, civil, computer, and mechanical engineering. Alumni have successfully secured positions at prominent organisations and government agencies, including:

Los Alamos National Lab
GE Nuclear Energy
Westinghouse
Raytheon
Mitsubishi
US Department of Defense
Thor Labs

The dual-degree nature of the programme provides a competitive edge, allowing graduates to solve real-world problems in fields ranging from sustainable energy systems to quantum computing and robotic technology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Graphics

Mathematical Methods of Physics

Physical Optics

Thermal Physics

Optics Laboratory

Computational Physics

Electricity and Magnetism

Quantum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grove City, United States

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering View 567 other Bachelors in Electrical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successfully complete all the required coursework at SRU
Maintain a 2.75 grade point average at SRU by the end of your junior year
Complete and submit WVU's application material during early spring semester of your junior year
Enroll in a 3 credit hour Mechanics of Materials course at WVU during the summer semester before transferring to WVU (i.e. the summer after completing three years at SRU)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15988 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15988 USD / year

≈ 15988 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7994 USD / year

≈ 7994 USD / year

Living costs

Grove City

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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