| College Info | Course Name | Eligibility | Fees (per Year) | Financial Aid | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University of California, Berkeley (UCB)Important Dates:Same as above Application Fees:Same as above | Electrical & Computer Engineering | Same as above | Same as above | Same as above | Apply |
Princeton UniversityImportant Dates:Early Action: November 1; Regular Decision: January 1 Application Fees:$70–$75 (fee waiver available) | Computer Science & Engineering (B.S.E.) | High school diploma; Common/Coalition/QuestBridge Application; counselor and 2 teacher recommendations; standardized tests optional; TOEFL/IELTS required for non-native English speakers | Tuition: $65,210 Total Cost of Attendance: ~$90,730 | Need-blind admission for all applicants; meets 100% demonstrated financial need with grants only (no loans); families earning ≤ $100,000 typically pay $0; average grant ~$75,000 | Apply |
Princeton UniversityImportant Dates:Early Action: November 1; Regular Decision: January 1 Application Fees:$70–$75 (fee waiver available) | Operations Research & Financial Engineering (B.S.E.) | Common application with all supporting documents; strong math and analytical skills highly recommended | Tuition: $65,210 Total Cost of Attendance: ~$90,730 | Need-blind policy; 100% demonstrated need met with grants; average aid ~$62,600; students often graduate debt-free | Apply |
University of ChicagoImportant Dates:EA: November 1; ED1: November 1 (binding); ED2 & RD: January 3 Application Fees:$75 (waived for aid applicants) | Molecular Engineering | Requires STEM preparation; regular application components as per standard | Tuition: $71,325Total COA (On-Campus): $98,301 | Full need-based aid; families under income thresholds receive significant aid ensuring minimal out-of-pocket expenses under UChicago’s No Barriers framework | Apply |
Columbia UniversityImportant Dates:Early Decision: November 1; Regular Decision: January 1 Application Fees:$85 (fee waiver available) | Mechanical Engineering (B.S.) | Strong preparation in physics, math, and chemistry recommended; must apply to Columbia Engineering (SEAS); TOEFL/IELTS for non-native speakers | Tuition: $70,170 Total Cost of Attendance: ~$96,990 | Columbia Engineering also follows full-need policy; 100% need met; no loans; families with modest income typically contribute very little | Apply |
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)Important Dates:Same as above Application Fees:$70 via UC application | Mechanical Engineering (B.S.) | Requires STEM coursework and preparation; UC application required | Same cost estimates apply | Same – full-pay expected for nonresidents/international applicants; California residents may receive aid via UC grants | Apply |
University of Michigan - Ann ArborImportant Dates:Same application and financial aid deadlines as above Application Fees:$75 (fee waiver available) | Mechanical Engineering (B.S.) | Requires STEM coursework in high school; UC app applies to College of Engineering which follows similar admissions protocol | Same COA estimates apply | Same aid availability for in-state students; out-of-state students must self-fund | Apply |
Berea CollegeImportant Dates:Early Action Deadline: Oct 31; Regular Deadline: Jan 31 Application Fees:None | B.S. in Engineering Physics (4 Yrs, Eng) | High School Diploma. SAT/ACT scores are required. Must demonstrate significant financial need. | NO TUITION FEES. (Students pay for housing, meals, and fees, approx. $7,000/Yr). | The No-Tuition Promise: Every admitted student receives a 4-year scholarship covering 100% of tuition costs. | Apply |
Loughborough UniversityImportant Dates:UCAS Deadline: 25 Jan Application Fees:UCAS standard fee | BSc Mechanical Engineering (4 yrs incl. placement, BEng) | A-level A*AA (incl. Maths & Physics); IB high; English proficiency required | Home (UK): ~£9,535 / ₹1,260,000 / yrInternational (Band 3): ~£30,700 / ₹4,060,000 / yr | Same International Scholarship applies automatically to eligible international students who firm accept | Apply |
Western Kentucky University (WKU)Important Dates:App. Deadline (Fall): ~May 1 (Priority: Dec 1) Application Fees:~$75 | B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (4 Yrs, Eng) | High School Diploma with strong Math & Physics. SAT/ACT may be required. English Proficiency. | ~INR 23 L/Yr ( ~$28,000/Yr ) | International Student Scholarships. | Apply |