Today, the role of mechanical engineer is ever expanding in order to find innovative solutions for contemporary problems, and to address problems yet to be identified. To meet the growing demands of worldwide energy needs spurred by population growth and dwindling supplies of fossil fuels, for instance, mechanical engineers seek innovations in nuclear energy, bio-fuels, wind, and tidal energies to build an energy portfolio that exploits these seemingly limitless resources. From product design, which spans from biomedical devices to turbo-machinery, to manufacturing, which develops machines and systems needed to process raw materials into these products, an awareness of the benefits of advanced materials for sensing and monitoring the health of these systems and an awareness of the stealth threats to manufacturing brought on by an ever present cyber threat are in the minds of the mechanical engineers. Now more mechanical engineers oversee the operations and management of large systems along with the fiscal and human resources needed to run them.

SAT or ACT score may be required. English language requirements are TOEFL iBT 80 (18 minimum sub-scores), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 minimum sub-scores), Completion of Academic English Core and OCS Level 6 with no grades below B, or IELA 176 (169 minimum sub-scores). Entry requirements are subject to change and vary by program. Engineering, art and nursing programs may include additional requirements. Sub-scores are not required for Volgenau School of Engineering programs. All prices are estimated from 2021-22 and are subject to change. For the latest direct entry pricing, visit Mason's cost of attendance website.