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Look at the average total credits to degree (examples: ChemE 152.2 credits to degree, NuclearE 150, etc.). They’re higher. Engineering doesn’t require all credits to be resident credits. AP credits are accepted - for example, a high score on the AP Calc BC exam yields 10 credits. Students are having to complete 125-133 resident credits because they waste semesters taking unneeded classes because they’re locked out of the classes they need.
The catalog does indeed contain a lot of course listings. But take a look at specific degree requirements. Not a lot of substitution is allowed. Can’t get a class you need, even after contacting the Dept/Prof? You have to try again next semester. That adds to time to graduate, not to mention adding to the student’s cost.</p>