Mechanical Engineering · Idaho
Mechanical Engineering colleges in Idaho
CampusPin lists 15 U.S. colleges in Idaho that offer Mechanical Engineering programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Mechanical Engineering applies physics, materials, and design to machines and mechanical systems, suiting students who want to build, analyze, and test physical hardware.
Schools in Idaho that offer Mechanical Engineering
Boise Bible College
Boise, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$11,240
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
103
Boise State University
Boise, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$8,782
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
20,260
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$4,656
Acceptance
97%
Enrollment
42,090
College of Eastern Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,390
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,396
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$3,360
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,476
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,336
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,898
Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus
Boise, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$18,645
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
495
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Meridian, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$12,319
Acceptance
36%
Enrollment
8,774
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$8,356
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
9,468
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$7,388
Acceptance
90%
Enrollment
2,281
New Saint Andrews College
Moscow, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$15,700
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
319
North Idaho College
Coeur d'Alene, ID · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,396
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,488
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$39,370
Acceptance
63%
Enrollment
1,756
The College of Idaho
Caldwell, ID · University · Private
Tuition
$36,030
Acceptance
47%
Enrollment
1,076
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID · University · Public
Tuition
$8,816
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
9,943
Mechanical Engineering programs in Idaho: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 15 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
15
Public / private
8 / 7
Universities / 2-year
12 / 3
Cities represented
11
In-state tuition range
$3,336–$39,370
Median in-state tuition
$8,782
Lowest published in-state tuition
College of Western Idaho
$3,336
Most selective
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
36% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Brigham Young University-Idaho
42,090 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Mechanical Engineering program
- Statics, dynamics, and the mechanics of materials
- Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer
- Machine design and mechanical component analysis
- CAD modeling and finite-element / simulation tools (e.g., SolidWorks, ANSYS)
- Manufacturing processes and materials science
- Control systems, instrumentation, and mechatronics
- Calculus through differential equations and engineering mathematics
- Senior capstone design project, often industry-sponsored
Where a Mechanical Engineering degree can lead
- Mechanical Engineer
- Aerospace Engineer
- Automotive Engineer
- Manufacturing / Process Engineer
- HVAC / Energy Systems Engineer
- Robotics / Mechatronics Engineer
Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by industry and region (BLS, 2024 mechanical engineers median $102,320)
A Mechanical Engineering (ME) major is a broad, ABET-accredited engineering discipline built on a heavy math and physics core, calculus through differential equations, plus statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and the mechanics of materials. Upper-division coursework adds machine design, control systems, manufacturing processes, and CAD/simulation, and most programs culminate in a senior capstone design project, often industry-sponsored.
The standard credential is a Bachelor of Science, which is credit-heavy relative to a BA and typically includes substantial lab and design-studio time. Graduates who pursue licensure begin by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, then work toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license after supervised experience.
Mechanical engineers design and test products and systems across automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics, HVAC, manufacturing, and consumer hardware, and many move into project management, R&D, or graduate study. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of mechanical engineers to grow about 9.1% from 2024 to 2034, with a 2024 median wage of $102,320.
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