Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Renee Renegar |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | rolling |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $50 |
| Application deadline (international students) | N/A |
| Application fee (international students) | $70 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 1,036 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 445 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 43.0% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.30 |
| Average GRE | 441 verbal 718 quantitative 3.36 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.30 |
| Average GRE | 462 verbal 762 quantitative 3.26 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 | http://www.bae.lsu.edu (225) 578-3153 druther@lsu.edu |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | N/A |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.che.lsu.edu (225) 578-1426 mjwornat@lsu.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.cee.lsu.edu (225) 578-8668 voyiadjis@eng.lsu.edu |
| Computer engineering | N/A |
| Computer science | http://csc.lsu.edu/grad.html (225) 578-1348 trianta@csc.lsu.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ece.lsu.edu (225) 578-5241 ajmera@lsu.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | http://www.cee.lsu.edu (225) 578-8668 voyiadjis@eng.lsu.edu |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.ie.lsu.edu (225) 578-5369 harvey@lsu.edu |
| Materials engineering | N/A |
| Mechanical engineering | http://appl003.lsu.edu/mech/mechweb.nsf/index (225) 578-5903 medimi@lsu.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | http://www.pete.lsu.edu (225) 578-6049 karsten@lsu.edu |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.eng.lsu.edu/gradprogs/engrsci.html (225) 578-5701 mewagg@me.lsu.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 639 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 214 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 51 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 332 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 42 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 171 |
| Total master’s graduates | 133 |
| International master’s graduates | 78.9% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 6.0% |
| Female master’s graduates | 19.5% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 38 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 73.7% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 10.5% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 26.3% |
Programs
64.2 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 | 124 |
| Part-time faculty | 0 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 0 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $19,791,641 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 97 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(5) Ranking by Specialties #51 in Chemical
#54 in Civil
#89 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#65 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#72 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 25 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.5 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 2.9 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 43.0% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 737 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 2.7:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 38 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $19,791,641 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $149,936 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 639 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 639 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 546 |
| Minority students | 6.2% |
| International students | 72.9% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 93 |
| Minority students | 19.4% |
| International students | 39.8% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | David Kurpius |
| Financial aid phone | (225) 578-3103 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $5,189 per year (in-state) Full-time: $18,272 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $2,411 per year (in-state) Part-time: $7,985 per year (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $1,685 per year |
| Room and board | $8,970 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,890 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 25 |
| Teaching assistants | 70 |
| Research assistants | 271 |
| Other appointments | 6 |