Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Dr. Robin Autenrieth |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | rolling |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $50 |
| Application deadline (international students) | N/A |
| Application fee (international students) | $90 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 7,011 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 1,828 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 26.1% – Low |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.50 |
| Average GRE | 516 verbal 755 quantitative 3.57 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.60 |
| Average GRE | 516 verbal 774 quantitative 3.36 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 80 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | http://aero.tamu.edu (979) 845-5520 gradadvising@aero.tamu.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | http://baen.tamu.edu (979) 845-3995 s-stranges@tamu.edu |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://biomed.tamu.edu (979) 845-2312 bmengradadvisor@tamu.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.che.tamu.edu (979) 845-3364 towanna@tamu.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.civil.tamu.edu (979) 845-2498 ce-grad@tamu.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.ece.tamu.edu (979) 845-7467 gradinfo@ece.tamu.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cse.tamu.edu (979) 845-8981 grad-advisor@cse.tamu.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ece.tamu.edu (979) 845-7467 gradinfo@ece.tamu.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | N/A |
| Industrial engineering | http://ise.tamu.edu (979) 845-5536 judym@tamu.edu |
| Materials engineering | http://msen.tamu.edu (979) 845-0750 msen@tamu.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.mengr.tamu.edu (979) 845-1270 mcornett@tamu.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | http://nuclear.tamu.edu (979) 458-2072 info@ne.tamu.edu |
| Petroleum engineering | http://www.pe.tamu.edu (979) 847-9095 graduate_program@pe.tamu.edu |
| Other engineering programs | http://gradengineer.tamu.edu (979) 845-7200 gradengineer@tamu.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,870 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 1,313 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 283 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 1,138 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 136 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 877 |
| Total master’s graduates | 678 |
| International master’s graduates | 65.9% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 11.1% |
| Female master’s graduates | 19.5% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 199 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 70.4% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 10.1% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 22.1% |
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 | 313 |
| Part-time faculty | 3 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 8 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $274,288,947 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 271 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(10) Ranking by Specialties #13 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#5 in Biological / Agricultural
#30 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#28 in Chemical
#11 in Civil
#18 in Computer Engineering
#21 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#10 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#15 in Mechanical
#4 in Nuclear
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 72 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 3.8 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.9 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 26.1% – Low |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 758 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 3.6:1 – High |
| Ph.D.s granted | 199 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $274,288,947 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $779,229 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 2.6% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,870 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,870 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 2,451 |
| Minority students | 9.1% |
| International students | 69.5% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 419 |
| Minority students | 25.1% |
| International students | 32.9% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Bridgette J. Ingram |
| Financial aid phone | (979) 845-3236 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $227 per credit (in-state) Full-time: $539 per credit (out-of-state) Part-time: $227 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $539 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $2,682 per year |
| Room and board | $9,900 |
| Books and supplies | $738 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,762 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 411 |
| Teaching assistants | 283 |
| Research assistants | 1,208 |
| Other appointments | 180 |