Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | K. Jill Barr |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | June 1 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $50 |
| Application deadline (international students) | June 1 |
| Application fee (international students) | $50 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 1,114 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 583 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 52.3% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | N/A |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | N/A |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.umbc.edu/cbe (410) 455-3400 dfrey1@umbc.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.umbc.edu/cbe (410) 455-8649 ughosh@umbc.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.cs.umbc.edu (410) 455-3500 carter@cs.umbc.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cs.umbc.edu (410) 455-3500 joshi@cs.umbc.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.cs.umbc.edu (410) 455-3500 carter@cs.umbc.edu |
| Engineering management | http://www.umbc.edu/engm/ (410) 455-1564 tfoster@umbc.edu |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | N/A |
| Industrial engineering | N/A |
| Materials engineering | N/A |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.me.umbc.edu (410) 455-3313 mzupan@umbc.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.umbc.edu/se (410) 455-3883 tfoster@umbc.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 479 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 115 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 181 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 139 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 44 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 113 |
| Total master’s graduates | 86 |
| International master’s graduates | 38.4% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 25.6% |
| Female master’s graduates | 30.2% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 27 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 55.6% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 14.8% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 18.5% |
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 | 65 |
| 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) | $11,219,458 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 64 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(5) Ranking by Specialties #70 in Chemical
#91 in Computer Engineering
#102 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#60 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#101 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 20 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.3 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 2.9 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 52.3% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | N/A |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 2.1:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 27 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $11,219,458 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $200,347 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 479 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 479 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 254 |
| Minority students | 15.7% |
| International students | 53.5% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 225 |
| Minority students | 31.1% |
| International students | 8.9% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Stephanie Johnson |
| Financial aid phone | (410) 455-2387 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $486 per credit (in-state) Full-time: $804 per credit (out-of-state) Part-time: $486 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $804 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $112 per credit |
| Room and board | $10,021 |
| Books and supplies | $1,750 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3,250 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 6 |
| Teaching assistants | 85 |
| Research assistants | 88 |
| Other appointments | 2 |