Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Dr. Sara Wadia-Fascetti |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | rolling |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $100 |
| Application deadline (international students) | N/A |
| Application fee (international students) | $100 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 4,958 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 2,317 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 46.7% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.30 |
| Average GRE | 450 verbal 751 quantitative 3.27 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.70 |
| Average GRE | 493 verbal 765 quantitative 3.46 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 79 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | N/A |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.coe.neu.edu/gse (617) 373-2711 grad-eng@coe.neu.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.coe.neu.edu/gse (617) 373-2711 grad-eng@coe.neu.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.coe.neu.edu/gse (617) 373-2711 grad-eng@coe.neu.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.coe.neu.edu/gse (617) 373-2711 grad-eng@coe.neu.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.ccs.neu.edu/graduate (617) 373-2464 gradschool@ccs.neu.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.coe.neu.edu/gse (617) 373-2711 grad-eng@coe.neu.edu |
| Engineering management | http://www.coe.neu.edu/gse (617) 373-2711 grad-eng@coe.neu.edu |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | http://www.coe.neu.edu/gse (617) 373-2711 grad-eng@coe.neu.edu |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.coe.neu.edu/gse (617) 373-2711 grad-eng@coe.neu.edu |
| Materials engineering | http://www.coe.neu.edu/gse (617) 373-2711 grad-eng@coe.neu.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.coe.neu.edu/gse (671) 373-2711 grad-eng@coe.neu.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.coe.neu.edu/gse (617) 373-2711 grad-eng@coe.neu.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,893 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 1,140 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 262 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 468 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 23 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 503 |
| Total master’s graduates | 450 |
| International master’s graduates | 62.4% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 4.0% |
| Female master’s graduates | 24.9% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 53 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 69.8% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 1.9% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 17.0% |
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 | 143 |
| Part-time faculty | 35 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 2 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $31,366,373 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 86 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(8) Ranking by Specialties #66 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#91 in Chemical
#43 in Civil
#43 in Computer Engineering
#51 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#48 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#34 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#58 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 36 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.8 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.3 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 46.7% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 753 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 3.3:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 53 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $31,366,373 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $227,292 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 1.4% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,893 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,893 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 1,608 |
| Minority students | 3.7% |
| International students | 78.7% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 285 |
| Minority students | 14.0% |
| International students | 3.5% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Anthony Erwin |
| Financial aid phone | (617) 373-3190 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $1,230 per credit Part-time: $1,230 per credit |
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| Required fees | $3,000 per year |
| Room and board | $10,000 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3,000 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 59 |
| Teaching assistants | 129 |
| Research assistants | 286 |
| Other appointments | 8 |