What Students Say
Likes
- One of the key aspects for me was the scholarship along with the great brand name of the institution. The compsci & compeng. programs were also one of the best in the country with regards to public universities.
- The courses available in the engineering department are really diverse and they allow students to branch out to different fields in technology. The faculty is also very knowledgeable and lab facilities are of high caliber
Dislikes
- The location is really isolated and is inaccessible especially for international students. It takes a minimum of 2 hours to reach campus from the nearest airport which is in Boston. Being a vegetarian, the food options in the canteen are also limited.
Required Exams for Admission
My overall college experience could be defined as challenging, only because I feel very estranged from home and find it difficult to live in a rural environment. Notwithstanding that, it is a great place to learn and build your future.
Course Curriculum
The course syllabus was well aligned with other universities and we got hands-on lab experience with the use of FPGA technologies that bettered our understanding of embedded systems.
Faculty
For some general classes the faculty to student ratio is 1:60 but for more specific classes it comes down to 1:16. Professor William J Leonard is a great role model and is also the chief undergraduate advisor for students.
Campus Life
There are more than 600 clubs to choose from. They range from sports, fine arts, debate, art, academics, adventure sports and much more. The Du Bois library is the largest student library at 28 floors. WIFI is available all around campus. There is a recreational turf as well as a recreational gym Centre along with basketball and badminton courts.
Placement
Multiple local companies have visited during career fairs. But, like any other university, it is hard to get placements as an international student.
Accommodation
I lived on campus for 3 years and it cost me around $5000 per semester as I opted for a single room. Double rooms will be approx. half of that. Finding off-campus housing is hard due to the rural nature of the campus.
Exams
My scores are : SAT - 1460/1600, TOEFL - 110/120, No other conditional requirements. I sent in two LORs, both from the science department, and the key point was my inclination and aptitude towards the course I was applying for.
Fees
$64000 per year.
Scholarship
Yes, I received the Chancellor's Award that gives me $16000 a year.
