Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Dr. Carl F. Williams |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | July 1 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $50 |
| Application deadline (international students) | July 1 |
| Application fee (international students) | $60 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 466 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 175 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 37.6% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.40 |
| Average GRE | 475 verbal 715 quantitative 3.70 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.40 |
| Average GRE | 463 verbal 734 quantitative 3.40 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 79 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | http://aem.eng.ua.edu/ (205) 348-7300 sejones@eng.ua.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | N/A |
| Chemical engineering | http://che.eng.ua.edu/ (205) 348-6450 kfridley@eng.u.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://ce.eng.ua.edu/ (205) 348-6550 cedept@eng.ua.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://ece.eng.ua.edu/ (205) 348-2919 jjackson@eng.ua.edu |
| Computer science | http://cs.ua.edu/ (205) 348-6363 cs-info@cs.ua.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://ece.eng.ua.edu/ (205) 348-6354 thaskew@eng.ua.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | http://ce.eng.ua.edu/ (205) 348-6550 cedept@eng.ua.edu |
| Industrial engineering | (205) 348-1609 rbatson@eng.ua.edu |
| Materials engineering | http://mte.eng.ua.edu/ (205) 348-1740 vacoff@eng.ua.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://me.eng.ua.edu/ (205) 348-6324 cmidkiff@eng.ua.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://coeweb.eng.ua.edu (205) 348-1598 kwhitaker@eng.ua.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 369 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 122 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 54 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 166 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 27 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 111 |
| Total master’s graduates | 88 |
| International master’s graduates | 27.3% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 8.0% |
| Female master’s graduates | 11.4% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 23 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 65.2% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 17.4% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 17.4% |
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 | 110 |
| Part-time faculty | 5 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 0 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $17,177,576 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 87 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(6) Ranking by Specialties #39 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#68 in Civil
#91 in Computer Engineering
#102 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#58 in Materials
#91 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 22 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.4 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.0 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 37.6% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 726 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 1.5:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 23 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $17,177,576 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $160,538 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 369 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 369 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 288 |
| Minority students | 8.0% |
| International students | 44.8% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 81 |
| Minority students | 17.3% |
| International students | 16.0% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Jeanetta C. Allen |
| Financial aid phone | (205) 348-2976 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $8,600 per year (in-state) Full-time: $21,900 per year (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | N/A |
| Room and board | $8,564 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4,400 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 0 |
| Teaching assistants | 71 |
| Research assistants | 118 |
| Other appointments | 4 |