Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | David Wilson |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | rolling |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $50 |
| Application deadline (international students) | N/A |
| Application fee (international students) | $50 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 803 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 445 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 55.4% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.40 |
| Average GRE | 356 verbal 719 quantitative 2.80 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.80 |
| Average GRE | 475 verbal 715 quantitative 3.00 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 80 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | N/A |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.engr.siu.edu/biomed/about.htm (618) 453-7028 botrosn@siu.edu |
| Chemical engineering | N/A |
| Civil engineering | http://civil.engr.siu.edu (618) 536-2368 kumars@engr.siu.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.engr.siu.edu/elec/index.html (618) 536-2364 ggalanos@siu.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cs.siu.edu (618) 536-2327 georgia@cs.siu.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.engr.siu.edu/elec/index.html (618) 536-2364 ggalanos@siu.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | http://www.engr.siu.edu/phd (618) 453-4321 engineering@engr.siu.edu |
| Environmental engineering | N/A |
| Industrial engineering | N/A |
| Materials engineering | N/A |
| Mechanical engineering | http://me.engr.siu.edu/ (618) 536-2396 kocr@siu.edu |
| Mining | http://www.engr.siu.edu/mining (618) 536-6637 ajsspearing@engr.siu.edu |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.engr.siu.edu (618) 453-4321 engineering@engr.siu.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 494 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 280 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 86 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 74 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 54 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 173 |
| Total master’s graduates | 160 |
| International master’s graduates | 68.1% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 5.6% |
| Female master’s graduates | 17.5% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 13 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 53.8% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 0.0% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 0.0% |
Programs
93.5 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 | 60 |
| Part-time faculty | 6 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 0 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $2,711,752 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 30 |
Engineering School Ranking
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | N/A |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 1.9 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 2.4 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 55.4% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 718 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 1.2:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 13 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $2,711,752 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $39,878 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 494 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 494 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 354 |
| Minority students | 5.1% |
| International students | 78.2% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 140 |
| Minority students | 10.0% |
| International students | 54.3% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Terri Harfst |
| Financial aid phone | (618) 453-4334 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $350 per credit (in-state) Full-time: $876 per credit (out-of-state) Part-time: $350 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $876 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $2,696 per year |
| Room and board | $8,648 |
| Books and supplies | $1,100 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,681 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 4 |
| Teaching assistants | 270 |
| Research assistants | 54 |
| Other appointments | 12 |