Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | N/A |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | January 15 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $50 |
| Application deadline (international students) | January 15 |
| Application fee (international students) | $70 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 2,798 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 1,355 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 48.4% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.50 |
| Average GRE | 547 verbal 758 quantitative 3.99 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.60 |
| Average GRE | 528 verbal 769 quantitative 4.09 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 560 paper test 83 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | http://www.colorado.edu/prospective/graduate/academic/engineering/ (303) 492-6416 ann.brookover@colorado.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | N/A |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.colorado.edu/prospective/graduate/academic/engineering/ (303) 735-1975 dominique.devangel@colorado.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.colorado.edu/prospective/graduate/academic/engineering/civilengr.html (303) 492-7316 pamela.williamson@colorado.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.colorado.edu/prospective/graduate/academic/engineering/elecengr.html (303) 735-0490 adam.sadoff@colorado.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.colorado.edu/prospective/graduate/academic/engineering/ (303) 492-6361 jacqueline.deboard@colorado.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.colorado.edu/prospective/graduate/academic/engineering/elecengr.html (303) 735-0490 adam.sadoff@colorado.edu |
| Engineering management | http://www.colorado.edu/prospective/graduate/academics/engineering/ (303) 492-2570 jannette.noonan@colorado.edu |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | N/A |
| Industrial engineering | N/A |
| Materials engineering | N/A |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.colorado.edu/prospective/graduate/academic/engineering/mechengr.html (303) 492-7444 sharon.e.anderson@colorado.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.colorado.edu/prospective/graduate/academic/engineering/telecomm.html (303) 492-8475 elizabeth.golder@colorado.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,550 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 666 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 218 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 666 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 0 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 518 |
| Total master’s graduates | 426 |
| International master’s graduates | 27.7% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 11.7% |
| Female master’s graduates | 17.4% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 92 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 21.7% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 9.8% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 16.3% |
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 | 151 |
| Part-time faculty | 8 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 7 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $78,148,562 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 153 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(7) Ranking by Specialties #13 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#17 in Chemical
#20 in Civil
#35 in Computer Engineering
#32 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#26 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#32 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 49 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 3.3 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.5 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 48.4% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 757 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 4.4:1 – High |
| Ph.D.s granted | 92 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $78,148,562 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $497,761 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 4.6% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,550 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,550 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 1,332 |
| Minority students | 9.5% |
| International students | 32.0% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 218 |
| Minority students | 12.4% |
| International students | 12.8% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Gwen Pomper |
| Financial aid phone | (303) 492-5091 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $12,146 per year (in-state) Full-time: $32,779 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $8,097 per year (in-state) Part-time: $21,853 per year (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $1,489 per year |
| Room and board | $11,278 |
| Books and supplies | $1,749 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $7,352 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 171 |
| Teaching assistants | 107 |
| Research assistants | 457 |
| Other appointments | 0 |