<p>what are some small/liberal arts engineering colleges?
my sat is very low 1800-1900s.
also, im lookin for a school that has a very good study abroad program.
please recommend me some colleges!</p>
<p>Check out Lafayette College in Easton, PA, which is one of the very few LACs with ABET accredited engineering program. See this link: [Division</a> of Engineering: Home](<a href=“http://engineering.lafayette.edu/]Division”>http://engineering.lafayette.edu/)</p>
<p>The College has an enrollment of 2400 undergrads (no grads)</p>
<p>Profile of the Class of 2013 | Accepted | Enrolled
Middle 50% CR SAT | 610-700 | 570-670
Middle 50% Math SAT | 640-730 | 600-710
Middle 50% WR SAT | 620-710 | 580-680</p>
<p>Lafayette has a robust study abroad program. See this link: [Study</a> Abroad: About](<a href=“http://studyabroad.lafayette.edu/]Study”>http://studyabroad.lafayette.edu/)</p>
<p>First off, an SAT of 1800-1900s is NOT very low. Don’t let all the uber achievers of CC let you believe otherwise. That’s easily high enough to indicate engineering potential.</p>
<p>Typically, an LAC doesn’t offer engineering or other pre-professional degrees (essentially meaning those leading more directly to a trade). However, some small universities which might otherwise qualify as LACs have engineering schools attached, which is what I think you’re looking for (as opposed to either Mega U or Geeky Tech, the other typical options for engineering students).</p>
<p>When I read your post, Evansville immediately came to mind. It’s about 2500 students and offers the basic flavors of engineering. DS and I were VERY impressed with the school when we visited - even more so than when we stopped at Rose-Hulman the next day. It also has it’s own college in England for study abroad opportunities. The COA is also relatively low for a private university.</p>
<p>[University</a> of Evansville](<a href=“University of Evansville”>University of Evansville)</p>
<p>As for study abroad options, I think you’ll find that most places have decent opportunities available. If you concentrate your search on the other factors which are important to you - size, location, cost, etc. - I think you’ll find that nearly all places which meet your other criteria will also meet your overseas study desire, too.</p>
<p>If you can tell us more about your wants, we can give you more suggestions to check out. For instance, do you want to be one of the top students at a less selective college, or would getting into the “best” (i.e., most selective) place possible be more of what you’re looking for. Urban/suburban/rural? Area of the country? Need for financial aid? Type of engineering wanted? Other potential majors you’re considering? Social desires? M/F ratio?</p>
<p>Lots to consider, and while you don’t need all the answers now, it helps a lot to figure out as much as you can to narrow your search.</p>
<p>A few others:</p>
<p>Bucknell
[Welcome</a> to the College of Engineering! || Bucknell University](<a href=“http://www.bucknell.edu/x4513.xml]Welcome”>College of Engineering)</p>
<p>Gonzaga
[School</a> of Engineering and Applied Science - Gonzaga University](<a href=“http://www.gonzaga.edu/Academics/Colleges-and-Schools/School-of-Engineering-and-Applied-Science/default.asp]School”>School of Engineering & Applied Science | Gonzaga University)</p>
<p>Trinity
[Our</a> Program - Engineering Science at Trinity University](<a href=“http://www.trinity.edu/departments/engineering/Program.html]Our”>http://www.trinity.edu/departments/engineering/Program.html)</p>
<p>Case Western
[Case</a> School of Engineering - Home](<a href=“http://www.engineering.case.edu/]Case”>http://www.engineering.case.edu/)</p>
<p>Valparaiso
[College</a> of Engineering - Valparaiso University](<a href=“http://www.valpo.edu/engineering/]College”>Explore the College of Engineering | Valparaiso University)</p>
<p>U Portland
[Welcome</a> | School of Engineering | University of Portland](<a href=“http://engineering.up.edu/]Welcome”>http://engineering.up.edu/)</p>
<p>Union
<a href=“http://engineering.union.edu/[/url]”>http://engineering.union.edu/</a></p>
<p>Since you are interested in study abroad, check to see if colleges have a chapter of Engineers without Borders. Most on this thread do.</p>
<p>[Engineers</a> Without Borders: Find Chapters](<a href=“http://www.ewb-usa.org/chapters.php]Engineers”>http://www.ewb-usa.org/chapters.php)</p>
<p>im interested in chemical engineering and considering pharmacy as well.
i want to go to a small college because i think i will be able to adjust to a new place better and approach professors easily.
also, i prefer to go to urban area. i like to be able to access to other places easily without driving a car.
and financial aid is very important too. my family cant support me with the costs…
considering those questions, it was really helpful to figure out which college would be really good for me!
thank you all so much!</p>
<p>jso1226 - Pitt is not exactly a small school, but it reaches all your other criteria - urban, with very good public transit system (free for students) - has both an engineering school and a pharmacy school. If you are out of state, Pitt is usually rather generous with merit aid. Financial aid would depend on your EFC. It’s not a west coast school however.</p>
<p>Based on post #5, I would recommend Case Western, Villanova, and Saint Louis University. All three are small, near cities, and have good aid (though Villanova’s financial aid might not be that great). University of Rochester might work as well, though Rochester isn’t really the most exciting city.</p>
<p>Have to throw the University of Dayton into the ring. They have great engineering programs, fit all of your criteria (except size… at about 7,500 students, it’s a little large-ish for you, but the friendly atmosphere and campus feel easily compensate). You would also get good merit aid.</p>
<p>Rose Hulman has a great engineering school and ranked very high not a LAC but a small engineering school</p>
<p>Smith is a very highly ranked LAC with some of the oldest and best established study abroad programs in the country, terrific financial aid, and a ranked engineering school.</p>
<p>I would second Rose-Hulman. Isolated, but a great research program and very up-and-coming. I believe it was ranked #1 with Harvey Mudd (another great small, engineering school) for the top engineering school where the highest degree was a Master’s or Bachelor’s (so taking out places with graduate schools like MIT, Caltech, Stanford…). They really concentrate on the education and every single class is taught by a professor.</p>
<p>Agree with LC82 that it is very important that you choose an ABET accredited school:
[url=<a href=“http://www.abet.org/accredited_programs.shtml]ABET[/url”>http://www.abet.org/accredited_programs.shtml]ABET[/url</a>]
Otherwise, you may not be able to get your P.E. someday!</p>
<p>Union College in New york is awesome</p>
<p>also, maybe smith if you are a female</p>