Engineering School Admissions
Application
Director of admissions |
N/A |
Application deadline (U.S. residents) |
January 15 |
Application fee (U.S. residents) |
$50 |
Application deadline (international students) |
January 15 |
Application fee (international students) |
$70 |

Admissions Statistics
Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) |
2,798 |
Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) |
1,355 |
Overall acceptance rate |
48.4% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
Average undergraduate GPA |
3.50 |
Average GRE |
547 verbal
758 quantitative
3.99 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
Average undergraduate GPA |
3.60 |
Average GRE |
528 verbal
769 quantitative
4.09 analytical writing |
TOEFL required for international students |
Yes |
Minimum TOEFL score required |
560 paper test
83 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
Total graduate engineering enrollment |
1,550 |
Master’s (full-time) |
666 |
Master’s (part-time) |
218 |
Ph.D. (full-time) |
666 |
Ph.D. (part-time) |
0 |
Graduates (2011)
Total graduates |
518 |
Total master’s graduates |
426 |
International master’s graduates |
27.7% |
Minority master’s graduates |
11.7% |
Female master’s graduates |
17.4% |
Total Ph.D. graduates |
92 |
International Ph.D. graduates |
21.7% |
Minority Ph.D. graduates |
9.8% |
Female Ph.D. graduates |
16.3% |
Programs
100.0 percent of students reported specialty information. Totals may exceed 100% due to students with multiple specialities.
Program |
Faculty |
Student Specialization |
Aerospace |
28 |
13.7% |
Chemical |
22 |
7.5% |
Civil |
38 |
18.2% |
Computer science |
29 |
13.1% |
Electrical |
34 |
20.2% |
Engineering management |
0 |
7.7% |
Environmental |
0 |
N/A |
Mechanical |
24 |
12% |
Other |
0 |
7.5% |
|
Faculty (2011-2012)
Full-time faculty |
151 |
Part-time faculty |
8 |
Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering |
7 |
Research (2010-2011)
Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) |
$78,148,562 |
Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year |
153 |
Engineering School Ranking
#35 |
Best Engineering Schools |
|
(7) Ranking by Specialties
#13 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#17 in Chemical
#20 in Civil
#35 in Computer Engineering
#32 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#26 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#32 in Mechanical
|
Engineering Ranking Scores
Score |
49 |
Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
3.3 |
Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) |
3.5 |
Overall acceptance rate |
48.4% – Medium |
Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) |
757 |
Ph.D. student/faculty ratio |
4.4:1 – High |
Ph.D.s granted |
92 |
Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) |
$78,148,562 |
Research expenditures per faculty member |
$497,761 |
Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering |
4.6% |
Total graduate engineering enrollment |
1,550 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
Total graduate engineering enrollment |
1,550 |
Student Body (Full-time)
Enrollment (full-time) |
1,332 |
Minority students |
9.5% |
International students |
32.0% |
Student Body (Part-time)
Enrollment (part-time) |
218 |
Minority students |
12.4% |
International students |
12.8% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director |
Gwen Pomper |
Financial aid phone |
(303) 492-5091 |
Expenses
Tuition |
Full-time: $12,146 per year (in-state)
Full-time: $32,779 per year (out-of-state)
Part-time: $8,097 per year (in-state)
Part-time: $21,853 per year (out-of-state) |
Required fees |
$1,489 per year |
Room and board |
$11,278 |
Books and supplies |
$1,749 |
Miscellaneous expenses |
$7,352 |
Financial Aid Availability
Fellowships |
171 |
Teaching assistants |
107 |
Research assistants |
457 |
Other appointments |
0 |