Engineering School Admissions
Application
Director of admissions |
Dr. Terry M. McConathy |
Application deadline (U.S. residents) |
August 1 |
Application fee (U.S. residents) |
$40 |
Application deadline (international students) |
August 1 |
Application fee (international students) |
$40 |

Admissions Statistics
Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) |
326 |
Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) |
262 |
Overall acceptance rate |
80.4% – High |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
Average undergraduate GPA |
N/A |
Average GRE |
432 verbal
682 quantitative |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
Average undergraduate GPA |
N/A |
Average GRE |
483 verbal
738 quantitative |
TOEFL required for international students |
Yes |
Minimum TOEFL score required |
550 paper test
80 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
Total graduate engineering enrollment |
358 |
Master’s (full-time) |
160 |
Master’s (part-time) |
52 |
Ph.D. (full-time) |
140 |
Ph.D. (part-time) |
6 |
Graduates (2011)
Total graduates |
158 |
Total master’s graduates |
135 |
International master’s graduates |
83.0% |
Minority master’s graduates |
0.0% |
Female master’s graduates |
100.0% |
Total Ph.D. graduates |
23 |
International Ph.D. graduates |
69.6% |
Minority Ph.D. graduates |
0.0% |
Female Ph.D. graduates |
100.0% |
Programs
0.8 percent of students reported specialty information. Totals may exceed 100% due to students with multiple specialities.
Program |
Faculty |
Student Specialization |
Biomedical |
0 |
1700% |
Chemical |
0 |
300% |
Civil |
0 |
433.3% |
Computer science |
0 |
0% |
Electrical |
0 |
1533.3% |
Engineering management |
0 |
1366.7% |
Engineering science and engineering physics |
0 |
2766.7% |
Industrial / Manufacturing |
0 |
300% |
Mechanical |
0 |
300% |
Other |
0 |
2066.7% |
|
Faculty (2011-2012)
Full-time faculty |
50 |
Part-time faculty |
6 |
Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering |
0 |
Research (2010-2011)
Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) |
$16,349,177 |
Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year |
69 |
Engineering School Ranking
#126 |
Best Engineering Schools |
|
(1) Ranking by Specialties
#66 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
|
Engineering Ranking Scores
Score |
18 |
Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
2.0 |
Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) |
2.6 |
Overall acceptance rate |
80.4% – High |
Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) |
710 |
Ph.D. student/faculty ratio |
2.8:1 – Medium |
Ph.D.s granted |
23 |
Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) |
$16,349,177 |
Research expenditures per faculty member |
$347,854 |
Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering |
0.0% |
Total graduate engineering enrollment |
358 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
Total graduate engineering enrollment |
358 |
Student Body (Full-time)
Enrollment (full-time) |
300 |
Minority students |
5.0% |
International students |
72.0% |
Student Body (Part-time)
Enrollment (part-time) |
58 |
Minority students |
1.7% |
International students |
65.5% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director |
Roger Vick |
Financial aid phone |
(318) 257-2641 |
Expenses
Tuition |
Full-time: $6,582 per year (in-state)
Full-time: $11,782 per year (out-of-state)
Part-time: $4,007 per year (in-state)
Part-time: $7,120 per year (out-of-state) |
Required fees |
$826 per year |
Room and board |
$8,320 |
Books and supplies |
$2,400 |
Miscellaneous expenses |
$1,500 |
Financial Aid Availability
Fellowships |
26 |
Teaching assistants |
90 |
Research assistants |
77 |
Other appointments |
14 |