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 |
