The College of Engineering had its beginning when the five-year civil and mechanical courses were offered in 1970. However, these courses had to be phased out on its third year operation because of the inadequacy of engineering training facilities and the high cost of operating the said programs.

In 1977, the same courses were again included in the curricular offering and in the following year, the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering was offered with Engr. Mauro S. Tolentino as the department head, then on November 1981 he was replaced by Engr. Efren Pagtalunan for one and one half month and on January 6, 1982 Engr. Divinia B. Abracosa replaced him as department head.

A significant accomplishment of its graduates marked milestone in 1982 when the first batch of seven graduates of the BS Civil Engineering Course gave the then BCAT a 100 percent passing mark in the Licensure Examination for Civil Engineers. Likewise, three of the four pioneer Mechanical Engineering graduates passed the Licensure examination for Mechanical Engineers in the same year.

In 1983 the School of Engineering and Architecture (SEAR) was created and the designated dean was Engr. Divina B. Abracosa then Engr. Dionisio P. Castillo replaced her on 1986. When he left the country for professional development Dr. Cecilia A. Geronimo was designated as Dean of the School of Engineering and Architecture on April, 1989.

Since then, the curricula of the Engineering courses have gone some developments and revisions along the improvement of facilities and continuous development of pool of professionals, dedicated and highly motivated faculty members that the college needs. The number of enrollees has increased every school year.

The College of Engineering gained recognition nationwide when its graduates garnered top places in the Professional Regulation Commission licensure examination. The achievements of engineering undergraduate students as champion in the different regional and national academic quiz competitions held in the different parts of the country also gave way for the institution to be known.

On December 30, 1993 the Bulacan College of Arts and Trades was converted into Bulacan State University through Republic Act 7665 thus, the College of Engineering and Architecture was created.

After the conversion of the institution from college to university in 1993, other courses were added namely: the Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering (BSECE) in 1994, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCOE) in 1995, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE) in 1999, Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering (BSMEE) in 2003, Engineering Graduate Programs with specialization on Civil Computer, Electronics and Communications, Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering in 2006 and Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing and Engineering Management in 2007.

On January 5, 2007 Engr. Audie L. Geronimo was designated as Dean of the College of Engineering after Dr. Cecilia A. Geronimo was designated as Vice President for Vice President for External Affairs.

On October 1, 2007 Dr. Nicanor C. Dela Rama was designated as Dean of the College of Engineering.

The primary thrust of the College of Engineering is to provide instruction and training in the various engineering discipline reinforced with desirable work attitudes and ideals, leadership skills and work competencies capable of responding to the needs of the region and the demands of global standards.

Empower engineering graduates making them responsive to ever changing local and international environment.

Ensuring the attainment of empowered and globally competitive graduates through:

1. Quality and Excellence. The College of Engineering shall channel its resources to develop empowered graduates who can respond effectively to regional, national and global engineering needs in the context of rapid social and technological change.
2. Relevance and Responsiveness. It will endeavor to provide quality higher education that will nurture the analytical problem-solving and professional skills of the students.
3. Access and Equity. To uplift the breadth and depth of its educative function as well as create relevant instructional material, the College will strive to push the frontiers of knowledge through research.
4. Efficiency and Effectiveness. It will likewise expand access to its educational resources to the wider community through dynamic extension program.

Engineering Education is primarily concerned with providing the students with the highest degree of knowledge, skills and competence in the Arts and Science of Engineering and in their growth and development within the framework of the democratic ideals and spiritual values.