Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Penny Bundy |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | rolling |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $40 |
| Application deadline (international students) | N/A |
| Application fee (international students) | $100 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 464 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 312 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 67.2% – High |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | 392 verbal 679 quantitative 3.11 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | 354 verbal 692 quantitative 3.04 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 80 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | http://www.wmich.edu/mae (269) 276-3420 parviz.merati@wmich.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | N/A |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.wmich.edu/pci/chemical/chem.html (269) 276-3500 said.abubakr@wmich.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.wmich.edu/cce (269) 276-3210 haluk.aktan@wmich.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.wmich.edu/ece (269) 276-3150 john.gesink@wmich.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cs.wmich.edu (269) 276-3101 don.nelson@wmich.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.wmich.edu/ece (269) 276-3150 john.gesink@wmich.edu |
| Engineering management | http://www.wmich.edu/ime (269) 276-3350 paul.engelmann@wmich.edu |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | N/A |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.wmich.edu/ime (269) 276-3350 paul.engelmann@wmich.edu |
| Materials engineering | N/A |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.wmich.edu/mae (269) 276-3420 parviz.merati@wmich.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.wmich.edu/engineer/departments.htm (269) 276-3253 |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 364 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 220 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 71 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 44 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 29 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 108 |
| Total master’s graduates | 98 |
| International master’s graduates | 63.3% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 6.1% |
| Female master’s graduates | 16.3% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 10 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 90.0% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 0.0% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 20.0% |
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 | 89 |
| Part-time faculty | 26 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 0 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $3,174,099 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 20 |
Engineering School Ranking
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | N/A |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 1.8 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 2.3 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 67.2% – High |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 681 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 0.5:1 – Low |
| Ph.D.s granted | 10 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $3,174,099 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $34,880 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 364 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 364 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 264 |
| Minority students | 3.8% |
| International students | 69.3% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 100 |
| Minority students | 7.0% |
| International students | 25.0% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Mark Delorey |
| Financial aid phone | (269) 387-6000 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $460 per credit (in-state) Full-time: $974 per credit (out-of-state) Part-time: $460 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $974 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $844 per year |
| Room and board | $8,249 |
| Books and supplies | $1,665 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3,261 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 2 |
| Teaching assistants | 57 |
| Research assistants | 23 |
| Other appointments | 16 |