Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Marilyn Potts |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | rolling |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $50 |
| Application deadline (international students) | N/A |
| Application fee (international students) | $50 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 1,092 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 535 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 49.0% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.40 |
| Average GRE | 440 verbal 709 quantitative 0.00 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.60 |
| Average GRE | 409 verbal 746 quantitative 0.00 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 79 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | http://www.cemr.wvu.edu/ (304) 293-3177 Jacky.Prucz@mail.wvu.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | N/A |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.cemr.wvu.edu/ (304) 293-9342 Rakesh.Gupta@mail.wvu.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.cemr.wvu.edu/ (304) 293-9920 Radhey.Sharma@mail.wvu.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.cemr.wvu.edu/ (304) 293-9680 brian.woerner@mail.wvu.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cemr.wvu.edu/ (304) 293-9680 brian.woerner@mail.wvu.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.cemr.wvu.edu/ (304) 293-9680 brian.woerner@mail.wvu.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | N/A |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.cemr.wvu.edu/ (304) 293-9471 wafik.iskander@mail.wvu.edu |
| Materials engineering | N/A |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.cemr.wvu.edu/ (304) 293-3177 Jacky.Prucz@mail.wvu.edu |
| Mining | http://www.cemr.wvu.edu/ (304) 293-3886 chris.bise@mail.wvu.edu |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | http://www.cemr.wvu.edu/ (304) 293-3955 samuel.ameri@mail.wvu.edu |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.cemr.wvu.edu/ (304) 293-4334 Warren.Myers@mail.wvu.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 689 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 315 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 126 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 200 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 48 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 234 |
| Total master’s graduates | 198 |
| International master’s graduates | 48.0% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 6.1% |
| Female master’s graduates | 23.7% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 36 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 61.1% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 5.6% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 11.1% |
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 | 119 |
| Part-time faculty | 3 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 1 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $29,188,426 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 117 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(7) Ranking by Specialties #39 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#81 in Chemical
#86 in Civil
#91 in Computer Engineering
#112 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#56 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#101 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 23 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.4 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 2.8 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 49.0% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 721 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 1.7:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 36 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $29,188,426 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $241,226 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.8% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 689 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 689 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 515 |
| Minority students | 4.5% |
| International students | 57.5% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 174 |
| Minority students | 5.7% |
| International students | 31.0% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Kaye Widney |
| Financial aid phone | (304) 293-5242 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $7,432 per year (in-state) Full-time: $20,052 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $416 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $1,118 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $0 per year |
| Room and board | $7,812 |
| Books and supplies | $994 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,458 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 7 |
| Teaching assistants | 88 |
| Research assistants | 300 |
| Other appointments | 9 |