Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Lynn Mosesso |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | August 1 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $40 |
| Application deadline (international students) | August 1 |
| Application fee (international students) | $50 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 697 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 268 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 38.5% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.30 |
| Average GRE | N/A |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.40 |
| Average GRE | 505 verbal 749 quantitative 3.60 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 79 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | N/A |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | http://www.baeg.uark.edu (479) 575-2351 lverma@uark.edu |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.baeg.uark.edu (479) 575-2351 lverma@uark.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.cheg.uark.edu (479) 575-4951 tos@uark.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.cveg.uark.edu (479) 575-4954 kdhall@uark.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.csce.uark.edu (479) 575-6197 sgauch@uark.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.csce.uark.edu (479) 575-6197 sgauch@uark.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.eleg.uark.edu (479) 575-3009 jbalda@uark.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | http://www.cveg.uark.edu (479) 575-4954 kdhall@uark.edu |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.ineg.uark.edu (479) 575-6029 kneedy@uark.edu |
| Materials engineering | N/A |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.meeg.uark.edu (479) 575-3153 jleylek@uark.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://microep.uark.edu (479) 575-3175 microep@cavern.uark.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 387 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 127 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 68 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 156 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 36 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 101 |
| Total master’s graduates | 81 |
| International master’s graduates | 50.6% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 9.9% |
| Female master’s graduates | 14.8% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 20 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 45.0% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 5.0% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 20.0% |
Programs
99.5 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 | 102 |
| Part-time faculty | 2 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 2 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $20,905,853 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 91 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(6) Ranking by Specialties #19 in Biological / Agricultural
#91 in Chemical
#81 in Civil
#102 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#19 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#109 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 22 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.3 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 2.7 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 38.5% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 749 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 1.5:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 20 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $20,905,853 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $201,017 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 2.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 387 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 387 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 283 |
| Minority students | 5.3% |
| International students | 53.7% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 104 |
| Minority students | 19.2% |
| International students | 26.0% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Kattie Wing |
| Financial aid phone | (479) 575-3806 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $335 per credit (in-state) Full-time: $793 per credit (out-of-state) Part-time: $335 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $793 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $66 per credit |
| Room and board | $8,363 |
| Books and supplies | $1,214 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $1,473 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 52 |
| Teaching assistants | 58 |
| Research assistants | 153 |
| Other appointments | 0 |