Colleges Known for Engineering
Schools with a widely recognized undergraduate engineering reputation.
35 colleges, grouped by overall selectivity so you can mix reaches, targets, and safeties.
Related majors: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering.
Most SelectiveUnder ~15% acceptance
- CaltechPasadena, CA
- Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA
- Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY
- Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont, CA
- Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA
- Rice UniversityHouston, TX
- Stanford UniversityStanford, CA
- UC BerkeleyBerkeley, CA
- UCLALos Angeles, CA
Highly Selective~15-30% acceptance
Selective~30-50% acceptance
- Auburn UniversityAuburn, AL
- Clemson UniversityClemson, SC
- Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN
- Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy, NY
- Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken, NJ
- University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL
- University of Maryland, College ParkCollege Park, MD
- University of WashingtonSeattle, WA
- University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI
Moderately Selective~50-75% acceptance
Accessible75%+ acceptance
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Frequently asked questions
How are colleges chosen for Engineering?+
We tag a school only where it has a widely recognized strength in engineering, based on peer-assessment rankings and long-standing reputation. It's a curated starting list, not an exhaustive ranking.
Does a college missing from this list not offer engineering?+
No. Many colleges offer strong programs that aren't listed here. Check the school's own program pages, accreditation, and how competitive admission to that specific major is.
Is it harder to get into a engineering program than the college overall?+
Often, yes. Some schools admit students directly into a specific college or major, and popular programs can be more selective than the school-wide tier shown here. Confirm on the school's admissions site.
Tags reflect widely recognized strengths and may be out of date. Not a ranking. Confirm program details and admission requirements with each school.