Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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For Parents and Prospective Students

  1. What is last year's record for how many students were placed in jobs? How many went to grad school and how many got jobs? How many were still looking?

    This page in the SEAS Career Development Office should answer that question.

  2. Which companies recruit here?

    Check the SEAS Annual Report in the Career Development page on the SEAS web site.

  3. Are there scholarships for women and minorities?

    Yes. For more information, check the Center for Diversity in Engineering.

  4. What are SAT scores for entrance?

    There are no set requirements for SAT scores or GPA. Class entering 2005 had an average SAT of 1323. For general information on profile of entering students, click here..

  5. Admission criteria for high-school seniors?

    Check this site.

  6. What is CpE?

    Computer Engineering teaches how to build computers and the basic software such as
    O/S, compilers, etc. to enable application programmers to write software. The program is
    a mixture of hardware and software.

  7. Differences between CpE, CS, and ECE?

    Electrical Engineering: Gives the student a foundation in physical computer hardware, circuit design, and design of other electrical systems. Computer Science: The discipline of programming. CS teaches how to use and write computer software to solve specific problems. Computer Engineering: CPE is a blend of both CS and ECE, giving the student a background in both engineering fields.

  8. Is obtaining a dual-major degree an option? What are good suggestions for complementing a Computer Engineering major?

    Students increasingly double major in engineering and economics, or they get an Engineering Business minor. For details on how to dual major, see the Undergraduate Information.