Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Graduate School Admissions |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | N/A |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $75 |
| Application deadline (international students) | N/A |
| Application fee (international students) | $75 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 5,491 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 1,497 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 27.3% – Low |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.50 |
| Average GRE | 515 verbal 755 quantitative 3.65 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.50 |
| Average GRE | 532 verbal 778 quantitative 3.86 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 574 paper test 100 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | http://www.aero.umd.edu (301) 405-2376 eaparlka@umd.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.bioe.umd.edu (301) 405-7426 bioe-grade@umd.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.chbe.umd.edu (301) 405-1935 chbegrad@umd.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.cee.umd.edu (301) 405-7768 kjames3@umd.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.ece.umd.edu (301) 405-3681 ecegradstudies@umd.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cs.umd.edu (301) 405-2664 csgradof@cs.umd.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ece.umd.edu (301) 405-3681 ecegradstudies@umd.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | N/A |
| Industrial engineering | N/A |
| Materials engineering | http://www.mne.umd.edu (301) 405-5989 hart@umd.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.enme.umd.edu (301) 405-5139 fwalker@umd.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | http://www.ennu.umd.edu (301) 405-5208 hart@umd.edu |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | N/A |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,259 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 522 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 621 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 991 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 125 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 571 |
| Total master’s graduates | 414 |
| International master’s graduates | 37.4% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 18.8% |
| Female master’s graduates | 26.8% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 157 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 50.3% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 12.1% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 17.8% |
Programs
100.0 percent of students reported specialty information. Totals may exceed 100% due to students with multiple specialities.
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Faculty (2011-2012)
| Full-time faculty | 233 |
| Part-time faculty | 12 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 7 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $179,388,838 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 198 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(9) Ranking by Specialties #8 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#23 in Biological / Agricultural
#30 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#39 in Chemical
#24 in Civil
#16 in Computer Engineering
#16 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#24 in Materials
#18 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 63 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 3.7 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.6 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 27.3% – Low |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 767 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 4.3:1 – High |
| Ph.D.s granted | 157 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $179,388,838 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $776,575 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 3.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,259 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,259 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 1,513 |
| Minority students | 9.6% |
| International students | 60.8% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 746 |
| Minority students | 22.9% |
| International students | 15.8% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | N/A |
| Financial aid phone | (301) 314-9000 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $9,450 per year (in-state) Full-time: $20,358 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $525 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $1,131 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $1,383 per year |
| Room and board | $10,808 |
| Books and supplies | $1,367 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $5,074 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 218 |
| Teaching assistants | 195 |
| Research assistants | 1,160 |
| Other appointments | 0 |