Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | N/A |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | N/A |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $55 |
| Application deadline (international students) | N/A |
| Application fee (international students) | $55 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 471 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 220 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 46.7% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.20 |
| Average GRE | 442 verbal 691 quantitative 3.60 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.50 |
| Average GRE | 508 verbal 758 quantitative 3.90 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 80 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | http://aerospace.sdsu.edu (619) 594-6067 mmorihiro@mail.sdsu.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | N/A |
| Chemical engineering | N/A |
| Civil engineering | http://civil.sdsu.edu (619) 594-6072 smaxwell@mail.sdsu.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://electrical.sdsu.edu (619) 594-7013 hwyckoff@mail.sdsu.edu |
| Computer science | N/A |
| Electrical engineering | http://electrical.sdsu.edu (619) 594-7013 hwyckoff@mail.sdsu.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | http://civil.sdsu.edu (619) 594-6072 smaxwell@mail.sdsu.edu |
| Industrial engineering | N/A |
| Materials engineering | N/A |
| Mechanical engineering | http://mechanical.sdsu.edu (619) 594-6067 mmorihiro@mail.sdsu.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | N/A |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 301 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 91 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 190 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 0 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 20 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 117 |
| Total master’s graduates | 115 |
| International master’s graduates | 54.8% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 20.9% |
| Female master’s graduates | 26.1% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 2 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 100.0% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 0.0% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 0.0% |
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 | 53 |
| Part-time faculty | 7 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 0 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | N/A |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | N/A |
Engineering School Ranking
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | N/A |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.1 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 2.9 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 46.7% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 691 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 0.0:1 – Low |
| Ph.D.s granted | 2 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | N/A |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | N/A |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 301 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 301 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 91 |
| Minority students | 42.9% |
| International students | 26.4% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 210 |
| Minority students | 40.0% |
| International students | 41.4% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | N/A |
| Financial aid phone | (619) 594-6323 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $7,844 per year (in-state) Full-time: $372 per credit (out-of-state) Part-time: $5,012 per year (in-state) Part-time: $372 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $1,106 per year |
| Room and board | $11,549 |
| Books and supplies | $1,661 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3,500 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 0 |
| Teaching assistants | 19 |
| Research assistants | 0 |
| Other appointments | 0 |