Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Pat Sturko |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | January 10 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $50 |
| Application deadline (international students) | January 10 |
| Application fee (international students) | $50 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 1,563 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 282 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 18.0% – Low |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.40 |
| Average GRE | 464 verbal 730 quantitative 3.60 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.60 |
| Average GRE | 461 verbal 736 quantitative 3.60 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 80 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | N/A |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | http://www.bsyse.wsu.edu/ (509) 335-1578 stockle@wsu.edu |
| Architecture | http://www.cea.wsu.edu/default.asp?PageTextID=5 (509) 335-5539 gkessler@arch.wsu.edu |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.che.wsu.edu (509) 335-4332 jn_petersen@wsu.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.che.wsu.edu/home (509) 335-4332 jn_petersen@wsu.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.ce.wsu.edu/ (509) 335-9578 mclean@wsu.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.eecs.wsu.edu/ (509) 335-1156 shirazi@eecs.wsu.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.eecs.wsu.edu/ (509) 335-1156 shirazi@eecs.wsu.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.eecs.wsu.edu/ (509) 335-1156 shirazi@eecs.wsu.edu |
| Engineering management | http://www.engrmgt.wsu.edu (509) 335-5595 ringo@wsu.edu |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | http://www.bsyse.wsu.edu (509) 335-1578 stockle@wsu.edu |
| Environmental engineering | http://www.ce.wsu.edu/ (509) 335-9578 mclean@wsu.edu |
| Industrial engineering | N/A |
| Materials engineering | http://www.mme.wsu.edu/ (509) 335-8523 dbahr@wsu.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.mme.wsu.edu/ (509) 335-8523 dbahr@wsu.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.cea.wsu.edu (509) 335-5593 ceainfo@wsu.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 680 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 150 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 173 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 317 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 40 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 143 |
| Total master’s graduates | 111 |
| International master’s graduates | 32.4% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 7.2% |
| Female master’s graduates | 24.3% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 32 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 71.9% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 6.3% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 21.9% |
Programs
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Faculty (2011-2012)
| Full-time faculty | 95 |
| Part-time faculty | 6 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 1 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $19,632,228 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 85 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(6) Ranking by Specialties #21 in Biological / Agricultural
#70 in Chemical
#61 in Civil
#72 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#53 in Materials
#72 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 28 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.7 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 2.8 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 18.0% – Low |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 733 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 3.3:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 32 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $19,632,228 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $198,305 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 1.1% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 680 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 680 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 467 |
| Minority students | 6.2% |
| International students | 61.2% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 213 |
| Minority students | 13.1% |
| International students | 19.7% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Chio Flores |
| Financial aid phone | (509) 335-9711 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $10,188 per year (in-state) Full-time: $23,342 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $509 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $1,167 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $862 per year |
| Room and board | $10,576 |
| Books and supplies | $1,104 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3,542 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 57 |
| Teaching assistants | 101 |
| Research assistants | 277 |
| Other appointments | 15 |