The College of Engineering and Computer Science at University of Central Florida

Engineering School Admissions

Application

Director of admissions Dr. Charles Reilly
Application deadline (U.S. residents) July 15
Application fee (U.S. residents) $30
Application deadline (international students) July 15
Application fee (international students) $30

The College of Engineering and Computer Science at University of Central Florida

Admissions Statistics

Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 1,985
Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 895
Overall acceptance rate 45.1% – Medium

Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores

Average undergraduate GPA 3.30
Average GRE 452 verbal
691 quantitative
3.53 analytical writing

Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores

Average undergraduate GPA 3.30
Average GRE 461 verbal
741 quantitative
3.41 analytical writing
TOEFL required for international students Yes
Minimum TOEFL score required 560 paper test
80 internet-based test

Department Contacts

Aerospace engineering http:/​/​www.​mmae.​ucf.​edu/​
(407) 823-2416
Jeanine.Clements@ucf.edu
Biological/Agricultural engineering N/A
Architecture N/A
Biomedical engineering N/A
Chemical engineering N/A
Civil engineering http:/​/​www.​cece.​ucf.​edu/​
(407) 823-2841
M.Aty@ucf.edu
Computer engineering http:/​/​www.​eecs.​ucf.​edu/​
(407) 823-3327
graduate@eecs.ucf.edu
Computer science http:/​/​www.​eecs.​ucf.​edu
(407) 823-3327
graduate@eecs.ucf.edu
Electrical engineering http:/​/​www.​eecs.​ucf.​edu/​
(407) 823-3327
graduate@eecs.ucf.edu
Engineering management http:/​/​www.​iems.​ucf.​edu
(407) 823-2204
Ahmad.Elshennawy@ucf.edu
Engineering science and engineering physics N/A
Environmental engineering http:/​/​www.​cece.​ucf.​edu/​
(407) 823-2841
M.Aty@ucf.edu
Industrial engineering http:/​/​www.​iems.​ucf.​edu/​
(407) 823-2204
Ahmad.Elshennawy@ucf.edu
Materials engineering http:/​/​www.​mmae.​ucf.​edu/​
(407) 823-2416
Jeanine.Clements@ucf.edu
Mechanical engineering http:/​/​www.​mmae.​ucf.​edu/​
(407) 823-2416
Jeanine.Clements@ucf.edu
Mining N/A
Nuclear engineering N/A
Petroleum engineering N/A
Other engineering programs N/A

Engineering School Academics

Enrollment

Total graduate engineering enrollment 1,309
Master’s (full-time) 330
Master’s (part-time) 468
Ph.D. (full-time) 420
Ph.D. (part-time) 91

Graduates (2011)

Total graduates 389
Total master’s graduates 324
International master’s graduates 29.0%
Minority master’s graduates 22.2%
Female master’s graduates 24.4%
Total Ph.D. graduates 65
International Ph.D. graduates 55.4%
Minority Ph.D. graduates 18.5%
Female Ph.D. graduates 15.4%

Programs

100.0 percent of students reported specialty information. Totals may exceed 100% due to students with multiple specialities.

Program Faculty Student Specialization
Aerospace 45 2.6%
Civil 35 11.3%
Computer engineering 62 6.4%
Computer science 62 23.5%
Electrical 62 16.6%
Engineering management 25 1.2%
Environmental 35 3.5%
Industrial / Manufacturing 25 17.5%
Materials 45 4.7%
Mechanical 45 12.7%
Other 0 N/A

Faculty (2011-2012)

Full-time faculty 124
Part-time faculty 43
Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering 1

Research (2010-2011)

Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) $75,072,433
Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year 124

Engineering School Ranking

#72 Best Engineering Schools

(7) Ranking by Specialties

#81 in Civil
#57 in Computer Engineering
#62 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#68 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#48 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#74 in Materials
#101 in Mechanical

Engineering Ranking Scores

Score 32
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 2.5
Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) 2.7
Overall acceptance rate 45.1% – Medium
Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) 712
Ph.D. student/faculty ratio 3.4:1 – Medium
Ph.D.s granted 65
Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) $75,072,433
Research expenditures per faculty member $630,860
Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering 0.8%
Total graduate engineering enrollment 1,309

Engineering School Student Body

Student Body (Overall)

Total graduate engineering enrollment 1,309

Student Body (Full-time)

Enrollment (full-time) 750
Minority students 14.8%
International students 52.3%

Student Body (Part-time)

Enrollment (part-time) 559
Minority students 30.2%
International students 0.0%

Engineering School Cost

Financial Aid Contact Information

Financial aid director Mary McKinney
Financial aid phone (407) 823-2827

Expenses

Tuition
Full-time: $352 per credit (in-state)
Full-time: $1,145 per credit (out-of-state)
Part-time: $352 per credit (in-state)
Part-time: $1,145 per credit (out-of-state)
Required fees $10 per credit
Room and board $9,074
Books and supplies $924
Miscellaneous expenses $4,076

Financial Aid Availability

Fellowships 51
Teaching assistants 146
Research assistants 412
Other appointments 39