Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Dr. Jeannine Blackwell |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | July 28 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $50 |
| Application deadline (international students) | July 28 |
| Application fee (international students) | $65 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 768 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 344 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 44.8% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.40 |
| Average GRE | 513 verbal 721 quantitative 3.87 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.50 |
| Average GRE | 545 verbal 727 quantitative 4.15 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.uky.edu (859) 257-3000 ext. 109 dwayne.edwards@uky.edu |
| Architecture | http://www.uky.edu/Design/Architecture (859) 257-7617 dbiagi@uky.edu |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.cbme.uky.edu (859) 257-8101 cbmedgs@uky.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.engr.uky.edu/cme (859) 257-4956 bcole@engr.uky.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.engr.uky.edu/ce (859) 257-4279 kmahboub@engr.uky.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.engr.uky.edu/ece (859) 218-6550 zhichen@engr.uky.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cs.uky.edu (859) 257-4997 csgradpro@cs.uky.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.engr.uky.edu/ece (859) 218-6550 zhichen@engr.uky.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | http://www.engr.uky.edu/ce (859) 257-4279 kmahboub@engr.uky.edu |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.mfg.uky.edu (859) 257-2972 sekulicd@engr.uky.edu |
| Materials engineering | http://www.engr.uky.edu/cme (859) 257-4956 bcole@engr.uky.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.engr.uky.edu/me (859) 257-6336 ext. 80611 phayman@engr.uky.edu |
| Mining | http://www.engr.uky.edu/mng (859) 257-1108 rhonaker@engr.uky.edu |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | N/A |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 499 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 157 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 40 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 282 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 20 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 130 |
| Total master’s graduates | 101 |
| International master’s graduates | 41.6% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 5.9% |
| Female master’s graduates | 20.8% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 29 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 55.2% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 24.1% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 24.1% |
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 | 149 |
| Part-time faculty | 0 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 1 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $40,227,350 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 92 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(7) Ranking by Specialties #14 in Biological / Agricultural
#57 in Chemical
#68 in Civil
#80 in Computer Engineering
#102 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#68 in Materials
#91 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 23 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.4 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 2.6 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 44.8% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 723 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 1.9:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 29 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $40,227,350 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $273,655 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.7% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 499 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 499 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 439 |
| Minority students | 3.0% |
| International students | 59.2% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 60 |
| Minority students | 8.3% |
| International students | 15.0% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Lynda George |
| Financial aid phone | (859) 257-3172 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $9,866 per year (in-state) Full-time: $20,326 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $519 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $1,100 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $52 per credit |
| Room and board | $10,729 |
| Books and supplies | $900 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | N/A |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 66 |
| Teaching assistants | 102 |
| Research assistants | 205 |
| Other appointments | 0 |