Mechanical Engineering, BS

• Four-Year Program of Study
• Sample Two-Year Program of Study

Add a minor in mechanical engineering and broaden your career impact. To earn a minor, you’ll complete at least 30 credits of mechanical engineering or related courses.

Program Educational Objectives

The program strives to provide a personalized, inclusive, and world-class educational experience, in keeping with Seattle University's Mission. It enables graduates to:

• Professional: Attain a position solving real-world problems using mechanical engineering skills and principles developed while studying at Seattle University;
• Personal: Participate in ongoing personal and professional growth by actively seeking additional skills and experiences, for example engaging in continuing education and/or pursuing advanced degrees;
• Societal: Contribute to society through creating collaborative and inclusive environments and using problem solving skills to make a more just world.

ABET Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Program Criteria.

Student Outcomes

At the time of graduation, students from our mechanical engineering program are expected to have:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Student Enrollment and Graduation Data

The program enrolled 95 undergraduate students in Fall 2023 and awarded 29 degrees in academic year 2022-23.