Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Forest N. Sparks |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | July 1 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $40 |
| Application deadline (international students) | July 1 |
| Application fee (international students) | $40 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 700 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 172 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 24.6% – Low |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.30 |
| Average GRE | 480 verbal 720 quantitative 3.50 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.60 |
| Average GRE | 420 verbal 750 quantitative 3.00 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 53 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | http://www.ae.msstate.edu (662) 325-3623 cinnella@ae.msstate.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | http://www.abe.msstate.edu (662) 325-3280 jpote@abe.msstate.edu |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.abe.msstate.edu (662) 325-3280 jpote@abe.msstate.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.che.msstate.edu (662) 325-2480 keith@che.msstate.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.cee.msstate.edu (662) 325-3050 truax@cee.msstate.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.ece.msstate.edu (662) 325-3912 ece_grad_coord@ece.msstate.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cse.msstate.edu (662) 325-2756 office@cse.msstate.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ece.msstate.edu (662) 325-3912 ece_grad_coord@ece.msstate.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | http://www.msstate.edu/dept/physics (662) 325-2806 physics@msstate.edu |
| Environmental engineering | N/A |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.ise.msstate.edu (662) 325-3865 usher@ise.msstate.edu |
| Materials engineering | N/A |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.me.msstate.edu (662) 325-3260 daniewicz@me.msstate.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.hpc.msstate.edu/education/cme (662) 325-8278 edu-coordinator@hpc.msstate.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 608 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 144 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 144 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 222 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 98 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 138 |
| Total master’s graduates | 94 |
| International master’s graduates | 36.2% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 13.8% |
| Female master’s graduates | 23.4% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 44 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 61.4% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 9.1% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 27.3% |
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 | 104 |
| Part-time faculty | 16 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 0 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $52,371,000 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 94 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(7) Ranking by Specialties #49 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#19 in Biological / Agricultural
#96 in Civil
#80 in Computer Engineering
#78 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#48 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#101 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 28 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.4 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 2.7 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 24.6% – Low |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 730 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 2.1:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 44 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $52,371,000 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $498,771 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 608 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 608 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 366 |
| Minority students | 9.3% |
| International students | 49.7% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 242 |
| Minority students | 22.3% |
| International students | 9.1% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Paul McKinney |
| Financial aid phone | (662) 325-2450 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $7,740 per year (in-state) Full-time: $19,560 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $323 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $815 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $0 per year |
| Room and board | $8,763 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $5,213 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 10 |
| Teaching assistants | 47 |
| Research assistants | 238 |
| Other appointments | 6 |