Engineering Entry Requirements: Why So Low?

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Engineering entry requirements in Australia are relatively low, with an ATAR of 91, despite the challenging nature of the degree leading to high dropout rates. This discrepancy is largely driven by supply and demand; lower entry standards attract more applicants, even if many do not complete the program. The strategy allows universities to maintain enrollment numbers, as even a small increase in applicants can result in additional students persisting through to graduation. Critics argue that this approach may undermine the quality of engineering graduates. Ultimately, the balance between accessibility and academic rigor remains a contentious issue in engineering education.
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engineering question??

I know how well you do in high school has little to do with how well you go in uni. But in Australia, the entry requirements for engineering is quite low compared to other courses (91 atar) yet the actual degree is so hard and many people drop out. Why is this? Why can't the entry requirements be higher then?
 
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Supply and demand. If engineering is undersubscribed, they will lower the entry requirements.

This may seem self defeating at first, but it isn't. Let's say an extra 10 students apply becuase the lower grades (becuase they were lazy in high school) and 8 drop out after the first year. You've still got an extra two students on the course. Your drop out statistics look crap, but you've got more bums on seats for the final years.
 
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