2. 1. S&T is one of the top 5 “best value” national public universities. 2. Our students get great jobs at great salaries. 3. We’re not all engineers; S&T offers a broad range of 66 degree programs. 4. Our students graduate with the ability to address real-world problems. 5. S&T is a safe and supportive community. We’re one of America’s “30 safest campuses”

3. One of America’s Great Universities Top public university Missouri S&T ranked in top 50 “Best Colleges 2012” as ranked by the guidance counselors at America’s “top 800” high schools. (U.S. News & World Report, 2012 America’s Best Colleges, September 2012). No. 5 for Starting Salaries and No. 3 “Best Investment” among public universities No. 5 public university for starting salaries and top 15 in the nation, according to PayScale Inc.'s survey for highest average starting salaries for graduates (PayScale.com, July 2012). Missouri S&T is No. 2 among Midwestern public and private universities, with a starting salary of $59,98. No. 3 "Best Investment" among public universities for in-state students (Newsweek, August 2012). One of 12 colleges whose grads earn higher starting pay than Harvard’s ABC News Report (2012) Top 5 best values among national public universities Missouri S&T ranked 5th among the nation’s national public universities and 37th overall ; (U.S. News & World Report, 2010 America’s Best Colleges Guidebook, September 2009).

4. Enrollment 5,843 undergrads 1,200 new freshmen 380 new transfers 1,804 grad students 7,647 TOTAL students

5. S&T Geographic Diversity Unofficial data until after 4 th week census Fall 2012 54 6 5 5 5 5 6 31 57 23 6 56 143 34 35 5,075 45 10 147 5 2 19 20 484 33 29 22 19 15 21 9 32 13 18 8 33 20 1 2 9 12 2 5 10 10 5 3 5 1 Enrollment 49 states & 51 nations 67% Missouri residents 11% minority students 33% Out of State 5% International undergraduates

6. Undergraduate Degree Programs Sciences + Computing Applied Mathematics Biological Sciences Chemistry Computer Science Geology and Geophysics Information Science & Technology Physics Pre-Professional Advising Programs Pre-Law Pre-Med Pre-Nursing Pre-Veterinary Business + Social Sciences Business Administration Economics Psychology Arts + Humanities English History Multidisciplinary Studies Philosophy Teacher Certifications Technical Communication Learn More degrees.mst.edu

7. Undergraduate Degree Programs Engineering Aerospace Engineering Architectural Engineering Ceramic Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Environmental Engineering Geological Engineering Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Mining Engineering Nuclear Engineering Petroleum Engineering Learn More degrees.mst.edu Unique Freshman Engineering Program 15 accredited undergraduate engineering programs (more than MIT, Purdue, Illinois or Michigan and three times the average number found at U.S. universities) All Engineering BS Degrees - 128 hours

8. A Residential Campus Residential College An integrated living/learning community, featuring seminars and workshops that promote social connection, academic success and professional development, facilitated by departments from across campus. Six Residence Halls Voyager Learning Community Holistic Community 20+ Fraternities and Sororities Christian Campus Houses

9. Athletics Success on and off the field Men’s Teams: Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Soccer Swimming Track Women’s Teams: Basketball Cross Country Soccer Softball Track Volleyball Accomplishments: No. 4 for ESPN Academic All- Americans since ‘00 Ranked top 15% of all Div-II programs in power rankings Grad rates beat all-student averages Student Rec Center: +20 intramural sports 3-in-5 students active in rec sports New fitness center opened 2010

10. Join In, Get Involved 200+ student organizations Meet new friends Professional societies Religious organizations 20+ fraternities & sororities Newspaper & radio Try something new 20+ fraternities and sororities Social clubs Orchestra, band, vocal ensembles, theatre & improv troupes Challenge yourself ROTC (Army and Air Force) Research and design organizations Student Council Student Union Board Make a difference Engineers Without Borders Service groups Community organizations Entrepreneurship support

11. A national powerhouse in student design competitions Hands-on Learning

12. Learning Outside the Classroom Honors Academy Community of outstanding scholars Service Learning Integrating community service and volunteerism into curriculum Undergraduate research Nearly 2/3 of S&T graduates complete a research project Summer Research Academy Undergraduate Research Conference Opportunities for Undergrad Research Experience (OURE) 100+ OURE projects funded in 2012-13 Study Abroad 102 programs in 50+ countries around the world

13. Supportive Campus Help is available when you need it Academic Alert system 50+ tutoring, mentoring, leadership development Career Opportunities and Employer Relations office − One of America’s “top 10” on-campus career centers Faculty interaction 2/3 of S&T classes have 30 or fewer students Ave. class size: 29 students Ave. lab size: 17 students

14. Supportive Campus S&T Burns & McDonnell Student Success Center Opening Week Peer Mentor-led Project Teams Reconnection I and Reconnection II Peer Support and Mentoring Staffed by peer “Student Success Coaches”, staff and faculty contributors Programs for Student Success − Academic Week-Tips & Study Groups − Majors & Minors Career Exploration − Financial Aid Literacy Week including $500 scholarship “give-away” − Special activities: Therapy Dogs “de-stress” time, Faculty seminars, Finals Week Popcorn & support and more

15. Over 870 companies recruit on campus $59,994 average starting salary increased 25% in 6 years 83% of grads have firm career plans at graduation Many top corporations, such as Shell Oil, Caterpillar, Toyota and Boeing list S&T as a “top 20 key school” Over 500 students completed a co-op or internship in over 32 states & 1 international location – $3,001 average monthly co-op salary – $3,200 average monthly internship salary – Students who co-op or internships earn 7% higher salaries upon graduation Career Success

16. Application Process Paperless application process – apply online apply.mst.edu 1.Application 2.Transcripts high school & college if applicable 3.ACT/SAT scores sent electronically from testing agency 4.$50 application fee* *waived for summer camp attendees Priority application and scholarship deadline: December 1 College Prep Core Curriculum 4 units English 4 units math 3 units science 3 units social studies 2 units foreign language 1 unit fine art Class rank and GPA

17. Application Process “Frequently Asked Questions” Things to investigate during college search 1.Transfer Credit-most institutions accept college credit and AP or IB scores; grade transfer policy and score required for AP/IB may vary 2.Transcripts-an official high school “six semester” and final high school transcript showing “diploma issued” typically required. 3.ACT/SAT scores: Schools may require scores sent from testing agency (S&T requires this) and investigate each school’s policy on composite and sub-score requirements 4.$50 application fee*: If fee is a hardship, investigate school policy *application waived for summer camp attendees at S&T who apply by end of summer

18. Scholarship Process Admitted freshmen automatically considered for merit scholarships, based on academic factors. No separate scholarship application or personal statement required. − Excellence Scholarship − Trustees’ Scholarship − Miner Scholarship Scholarship based on ACT or SAT composite and high school GPA Scholarship recipients notified by letter two weeks after admission Priority application deadline: December 1 Final scholarship deadline: February 1 Scholarships awarded on a funds-available basis after February 1

19. Chancellor’s Scholarship $12,000 per year, renewable (replaces previous award) In addition to Bright Flight (if applicable) November 1 deadline Current Requirements: – ACT 31+ and 3.75 GPA (may qualify on October ACT) Saturday, Dec. 7 interview required S&T’s most prestigious scholarship November 1

20. Academic Works  New for Fall 2013  Scholarship database will match students with internal and external awards for which they can apply: – Campus and departmental awards – External scholarships – Corporate and foundation awards scholarships.mst.edu

21. Estimated Cost for Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 Missouri Resident $ 10,078 882 8,904 $ 19,864 Out of State Resident $24,738 882 8,904 $34,524 Tuition and Fees Books and Supplies Room and Board Total Tuition and Fees: budget based on average freshman course load of 29 credit hours, 11 hours of supplemental course fees, student activity, health service and IT fees. Room and board: based on average residential life cost for the campus population. Students should also budget for approximately $2,502 in personal spending (although this may vary widely by student). Direct Cost of Education

22. We’re Here To Help Personal Campus Visits/Group Visits: Monday – Friday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (Saturday upon request-10 am – 2:00 pm) Open Houses: Saturday, September 28, 2013 Saturday, November 2, 2013 Miner Days: Monday, October 7, 2013 Monday, October 14, 2013 Friday, October 25, 2013 Monday, November 11, 2013 (Veterans Day) Phone Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm visit.mst.edu 573-341-4165