Missouri University of Science and Technology — Attraction in Rolla

Did my Master's in Materials Science & Engineering here and research work throughout my degree. One of the best schools for research programs. Most of my tuition was funded and I received a stipend too. It has good infrastructure and the undergrad for Materials Science & Engineering is ranked #3 in the country! It is the perfect environment for students and researchers. It boasts one of the toughest curriculums in the country. The professors are extremely well-qualified and are good research advisors.

The school houses a nuclear reactor, a mini-Stonehenge behind the Materials Science building and a solar city.

The school not only excels research-wise but knows how to have fun too. St Patrick's is huge here and we're given 4-5 days off for it just before the week for Spring break, for which we get another week! There is a parade near campus. Celebration of Nations is another huge event at the start of Fall semester, which brings together various cultures and their food and dance and music - the people that make this school amazing!

The closest city and airport is St Louis (90-110 miles away). Downside is there is no public...

I went here 1972-1976 for BS/ME and again for graduate school in 1982 when it was University of Missouri-Rolla. It was difficult back then to get an engineering degree as course work was grueling but alas has only gotten harder. Mechanical Engineering is such a broad subject area that the degree can only give you the tools you need for a job where you apply talents and learn what the company expects. My career did not really take off until I got my masters, improved communication and writing skills and found my niche in QA. But the problem-solving skills I learned at UMR have served me well. I hope the school has improved their programs as I found Assistance such as tutoring non-existent when I attended. Study groups were popular for the harder classes like. Social life back then was the pits if you didn't drink..hope that has...

Moved here from St. Louis in 2005 and while the university is world class, it's the students that come from all over the US and world that make Rolla a really special place to live. Rolla is so proud of MS&T students because they bring energy and intelligence to everyday life. I attended Columbia University in New York City, but that campus doesn't have camaraderie these students do. Best of all, every student event is easily accessible -- and affordable -- to the public, from sports to plays/concerts, lectures, and contests. If you're a student looking for a real education and not just schooling with a degree, then I urge you to...