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Undergraduate Engineering & Computing

Mechanical Engineering B.S.E.

ABET-accredited engineering with a makerspace, a robotics lab and a co-op in Greater Boston industry.

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Credential
B.S.E.
Duration
4 years
Credits
128
Format
On campus
Tuition
$58,400 /yr
Next start
Aug 30, 2027
Apply by
Jan 15, 2027

Program overview

What this program is about

Mechanical Engineering students design, build and test from the first year in the Innovation Lab, our 12,000-square-foot makerspace with CNC machines, 3D printers and a robotics bay.

The program is ABET-accredited. Every student completes a co-op, and senior design teams build working prototypes for industry sponsors.

Learning by doing

Every Campora program includes hands-on work outside the classroom — a co-op, a clinical placement, a residency, a studio project or faculty research. Boston is our campus: more than 600 employers and 30 hospitals are a short ride away.

  • 95%employed or in grad school within six months
  • $78,000median starting salary
  • 24students in an average class

What you will learn

  • Apply mechanics, thermodynamics and fluid dynamics
  • Design with CAD and finite element analysis
  • Prototype and test mechanical systems
  • Program embedded controllers
  • Lead an engineering design project

Curriculum

Your courses, term by term

128 credits across 8 terms. Course codes and credits as listed in the 2026–27 catalog.

Year 1 · Fall 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ME 101Engineering Design I4
WRT 101First-Year Writing Seminar4
ME 111Calculus for Engineers4
CAP 101Boston as Classroom (First-Year Seminar)4
Year 1 · Spring 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ME 121Physics: Mechanics4
MTH 140Introduction to Statistics4
ME 201Statics4
PHL 110Ethics and Society4
Year 2 · Fall 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ME 211Dynamics4
HIS 120American Histories4
ME 221Thermodynamics4
COM 210Public Speaking4
Year 2 · Spring 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ME 301Fluid Mechanics4
ME 311Materials Science4
ME 321Machine Design4
ME 401Controls and Mechatronics4
Year 3 · Fall 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ME 411Senior Design I4
ME 421Senior Design II4
ME 3xxMajor elective4
ELE —Free elective4
Year 3 · Spring 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ELE —Free elective4
ME 3xxMajor elective4
ELE —Free elective4
ELE —Free elective4
Year 4 · Fall 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ME 3xxMajor elective4
ELE —Free elective4
ELE —Free elective4
ME 3xxMajor elective4
Year 4 · Spring 16 credits
CodeCourseCredits
ELE —Free elective4
ELE —Free elective4
ME 3xxMajor elective4
ELE —Free elective4

Concentrations

Shape the degree around your interests

  • 01

    Robotics

    Mechatronics, controls and autonomous systems.

  • 02

    Energy Systems

    Thermal-fluid and renewable energy design.

  • 03

    Biomechanics

    Medical devices and human motion.

Career outcomes

Where graduates go

  • Mechanical engineer $104,000
  • Robotics engineer $118,000
  • Design engineer $98,000
  • Manufacturing engineer $96,000

Median annual pay in Massachusetts, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data (2025), rounded.

Recent graduates work at

  • Boston Dynamics
  • iRobot
  • GE Aerospace
  • Raytheon
  • Boston Scientific
  • Tesla

Admissions

What you need to apply

  • Campora online application or the Common App
  • Official high school transcript (college transcripts for transfer students)
  • One counselor or teacher recommendation
  • Personal essay, 250–650 words
  • SAT or ACT scores optional (test-optional)

Deadlines

Early Action
Nov 1, 2026
Priority scholarship
Dec 1, 2026
Regular Decision
Jan 15, 2027
Transfer students
Mar 1, 2027

Tuition & aid

Cost and how to pay for it

Tuition2026–27, full time$58,400
Student activity & technology fee$1,180
Campus housingdouble room$13,900
Meal planunlimited$6,800
Books & suppliesestimate$1,200
Estimated total per year$81,480

Scholarships for this program

  • $24,000/yrPresidential ScholarshipGPA 3.8 or higher, renewable
  • $18,000/yrDean’s ScholarshipGPA 3.5 or higher, renewable
  • up to $30,000Commonwealth Grantneed-based, filed with the FAFSA

Estimate your net cost

Faculty

Who teaches you

Our senior design robot is now on a factory floor in Lowell.

Andre Wilson B.S.E. Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2024

FAQ

Questions students ask

Is the program accredited?

Yes, by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

How long does the program take?

4 years of full-time study. Students who bring AP or transfer credit can finish sooner.

When can I start?

The next start date is August 29, 2027. Apply by January 14, 2027 for priority review.

Can international students apply?

Yes. Campora is approved to enroll F-1 students; our International Student Office helps with the I-20 and arrival.

How do I pay for it?

91% of students receive grants, scholarships or employer support. File the FAFSA and use the net price calculator on the Tuition & Aid page.

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