Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Cynthia Nicosia |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | December 1 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $65 |
| Application deadline (international students) | December 1 |
| Application fee (international students) | $65 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 4,748 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 1,268 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 26.7% – Low |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.50 |
| Average GRE | 518 verbal 756 quantitative 3.80 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.60 |
| Average GRE | 519 verbal 773 quantitative 3.70 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 80 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | http://www.aero.psu.edu (814) 865-2569 aerospace@engr.psu.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | http://www.abe.psu.edu (814) 865-7792 abedept@psu.edu |
| Architecture | http://www.engr.psu.edu/AE/ (814) 865-6394 gpoarc@engr.psu.edu |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.bioe.psu.edu (814) 863-6614 cboring@engr.psu.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.che.psu.edu (814) 865-2574 chemeng@psu.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.engr.psu.edu/ce (814) 863-0578 bburgos@psu.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.cse.psu.edu (814) 865-9505 kqc8@psu.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cse.psu.edu (814) 865-9505 kqc8@psu.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ee.psu.edu (814) 863-7294 sdj2@psu.edu |
| Engineering management | http://www.sgps.psu.edu/mem/default.ashx (610) 648-3243 gvengin@psu.edu |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | http://www.esm.psu.edu (814) 865-4523 gradofficer@esm.psu.edu |
| Environmental engineering | http://www.eme.psu.edu (814) 863-0578 bburgos@psu.edu |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.ie.psu.edu (814) 863-6743 lkf1@psu.edu |
| Materials engineering | http://www.matse.psu.edu (814) 865-0498 grad@matse.psu.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.mne.psu.edu (814) 863-6269 dch12@psu.edu |
| Mining | http://www.eme.psu.edu/mng (814) 865-3437 eme@ems.psu.edu |
| Nuclear engineering | http://www.mne.psu.edu (814) 863-6269 dch12@psu.edu |
| Petroleum engineering | http://www.pnge.psu.edu (814) 865-3437 eme@ems.psu.edu |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.acs.psu.edu (814) 865-6364 acoustics@psu.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,953 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 691 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 107 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 1,061 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 94 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 593 |
| Total master’s graduates | 395 |
| International master’s graduates | 34.2% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 9.6% |
| Female master’s graduates | 22.5% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 198 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 62.1% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 9.6% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 21.7% |
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 | 353 |
| Part-time faculty | N/A |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 3 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $137,742,570 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 353 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(12) Ranking by Specialties #13 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#16 in Biological / Agricultural
#34 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#24 in Chemical
#20 in Civil
#26 in Computer Engineering
#25 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#19 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#8 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#10 in Materials
#15 in Mechanical
#8 in Nuclear
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 57 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 3.9 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.8 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 26.7% – Low |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 763 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 3.0:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 198 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $137,742,570 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $416,140 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.8% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,953 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,953 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 1,752 |
| Minority students | 7.2% |
| International students | 53.9% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 201 |
| Minority students | 7.0% |
| International students | 44.3% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Department Specific |
| Financial aid phone | N/A |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $18,146 per year (in-state) Full-time: $30,768 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $756 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $1,282 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $860 per year |
| Room and board | $11,412 |
| Books and supplies | $1,512 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | N/A |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 62 |
| Teaching assistants | 264 |
| Research assistants | 714 |
| Other appointments | 20 |