College Facts and Highlights

Educating future engineering leaders, conducting research to address our greatest challenges, using technology to make a difference, celebrating diversity of thought and culture, and creating solutions to make Iowa and the world a better place.

Outcomes and opportunities

• 96% positive career outcomes for undergraduates six months after graduation with average starting salary of nearly $78,000.
• More than 1,400 companies recruit our students every year—many of them participate in our career fairs that are among the largest in the nation.
• 75% of engineering students graduate with engineering work experience.
• Internships, learning communities, study abroad, 90+ engineering organizations and hands-on experience help shape student success.
• Academic resources include dedicated advisors in each department, an academic success center, computer labs, disability resources, help room, tutoring services and other support programs.
• Every engineering major has their own learning community to study and work with others in the same major.
• The college provides statewide K-12 STEM outreach and training programs.