Engineering School Admissions
Application
Director of admissions |
Patricia Ellison |
Application deadline (U.S. residents) |
rolling |
Application fee (U.S. residents) |
$65 |
Application deadline (international students) |
N/A |
Application fee (international students) |
$90 |

Admissions Statistics
Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) |
7,508 |
Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) |
1,374 |
Overall acceptance rate |
18.3% – Low |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
Average undergraduate GPA |
3.60 |
Average GRE |
566 verbal
767 quantitative
4.02 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
Average undergraduate GPA |
3.80 |
Average GRE |
572 verbal
782 quantitative
3.84 analytical writing |
TOEFL required for international students |
Yes |
Minimum TOEFL score required |
550 paper test
79 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
Total graduate engineering enrollment |
2,428 |
Master’s (full-time) |
525 |
Master’s (part-time) |
208 |
Ph.D. (full-time) |
1,513 |
Ph.D. (part-time) |
182 |
Graduates (2011)
Total graduates |
732 |
Total master’s graduates |
519 |
International master’s graduates |
44.1% |
Minority master’s graduates |
14.3% |
Female master’s graduates |
22.0% |
Total Ph.D. graduates |
213 |
International Ph.D. graduates |
59.2% |
Minority Ph.D. graduates |
13.6% |
Female Ph.D. graduates |
19.7% |
Programs
100.0 percent of students reported specialty information. Totals may exceed 100% due to students with multiple specialities.
Program |
Faculty |
Student Specialization |
Aerospace |
41 |
6% |
Architectural |
5 |
.6% |
Biomedical |
23 |
3.8% |
Chemical |
33 |
7.5% |
Civil |
43 |
14.5% |
Computer engineering |
25 |
13.8% |
Computer science |
53 |
9.9% |
Electrical |
48 |
15.7% |
Engineering management |
0 |
2.9% |
Environmental |
15 |
2.3% |
Industrial / Manufacturing |
19 |
2.1% |
Materials |
15 |
3.2% |
Mechanical |
39 |
10.4% |
Nuclear |
0 |
N/A |
Petroleum |
20 |
7.5% |
|
Faculty (2011-2012)
Full-time faculty |
301 |
Part-time faculty |
8 |
Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering |
23 |
Research (2010-2011)
Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) |
$192,562,316 |
Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year |
255 |
Engineering School Ranking
#8 |
Best Engineering Schools |
|
(10) Ranking by Specialties
#8 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#14 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#5 in Chemical
#5 in Civil
#9 in Computer Engineering
#12 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#4 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#17 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#21 in Materials
#13 in Mechanical
|
Engineering Ranking Scores
Score |
74 |
Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
4.2 |
Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) |
4.1 |
Overall acceptance rate |
18.3% – Low |
Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) |
774 |
Ph.D. student/faculty ratio |
5.0:1 – High |
Ph.D.s granted |
213 |
Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) |
$192,562,316 |
Research expenditures per faculty member |
$650,548 |
Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering |
7.6% |
Total graduate engineering enrollment |
2,428 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
Total graduate engineering enrollment |
2,428 |
Student Body (Full-time)
Enrollment (full-time) |
2,038 |
Minority students |
11.0% |
International students |
54.3% |
Student Body (Part-time)
Enrollment (part-time) |
390 |
Minority students |
26.7% |
International students |
22.8% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director |
Thomas Melecki |
Financial aid phone |
(512) 475-6282 |
Expenses
Tuition |
Full-time: $9,232 per year (in-state)
Full-time: $16,898 per year (out-of-state) |
Required fees |
N/A |
Room and board |
$10,500 |
Books and supplies |
$900 |
Miscellaneous expenses |
$4,150 |
Financial Aid Availability
Fellowships |
598 |
Teaching assistants |
451 |
Research assistants |
1,010 |
Other appointments |
53 |