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B.S. in Mechanical Engineering


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Build a better world as a purpose-driven engineer. 

Grove City College offers a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with outcomes that outmatch most mechanical engineering degrees nationwide. As a mechanical engineering major in our four-year, ABET-accredited program, you will get diverse hands-on experiences to cultivate your craft and bolster your resume, prepare to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam on the first try, and launch into an impactful engineering career distinguished by expertise, deep-rooted character, and well-rounded vision. 

Program Highlights

  • Study abroad opportunity for engineering majors in Nantes, France (fall semester of junior year), which will afford you the chance to develop soft skills and gain international perspective.
  • Machine shop with state-of-the-art equipment and 3D printing facility for hands-on experience that will help you hit the ground running in your first job.
  • Senior Capstone Design Project conducted in a group with other students to explore a niche area of the field over the course of an academic year. You will grow as a team player and learn to meet deadlines set by an outside company.
  • ABET accreditation that ensures industry-standard quality of curriculum and program objectives.
  • Personal access to highly accomplished faculty who serve as guides and mentors and prioritize your personal and professional wellbeing.
  • Minors available in chemical engineering and robotics.
  • Internship opportunities in a wide range of professional environments.
  • Research opportunities alongside experienced, published faculty in areas including biomimetics, human-powered vehicles, structures, electro hydrodynamics, biomechanics, and chemical physics.
  • Vocation-enriching humanities core classes woven into your academic schedule that will help you solidify your worldview and cultivate critical thinking skills, empathy, and a big-picture approach to your discipline.
  • Active on-campus groups many engineering majors participate in, including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and Society of Women Engineers (SWE).
  • 100 major credit hours of rigorous undergraduate coursework balancing breadth and depth to give you a solid foundation in engineering with freedom to develop your passions. For detailed course descriptions, view the College Catalog.

Career Outcomes

  • Like 96% of our graduates within six months, secure employment and build your career in diverse areas of the industry, including big-name companies like Westinghouse, Lockheed Martin, Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, Ford, and Honda, startups like Gecko Robotics, and more.
  • Be well prepared for the academic and spiritual challenges of graduate or professional programs if you pursue further education. Princeton, MIT, Carnegie Mellon, and UVA are among the schools where our highest achieving graduates have earned advanced degrees.
  • Stand out in your field as a critical thinker and effective communicator with excellent problem-solving skills, exceptional work ethic, integrity, leadership, and passionate commitment to your calling.