University Of Arkansas College Of Engineering
The College of Engineering is the University of Arkansas' college for engineering students. Although officially becoming a separate division in 1913, the University of Arkansas focused early on engineering. The Industrial Engineering graduate program ranked 26th in the nation, and the Engineering program as a whole finished 98th, and is one of the "best values" for Arkansas students nationally.
There are eight different undergraduate degree programs, with 31 graduate degree programs, currently offered.
In 2006, a solar boat built by University of Arkansas mechanical engineering students and electrical engineering students won the Collegiate World Championships.
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