The College of Engineering at University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Engineering School Admissions

Application

Director of admissions N/A
Application deadline (U.S. residents) rolling
Application fee (U.S. residents) $65
Application deadline (international students) N/A
Application fee (international students) $75

The College of Engineering at University of Michigan--Ann Arbor

Admissions Statistics

Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 8,175
Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 2,387
Overall acceptance rate 29.2% – Medium

Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores

Average undergraduate GPA 3.60
Average GRE 557 verbal
780 quantitative
3.70 analytical writing

Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores

Average undergraduate GPA 3.70
Average GRE 564 verbal
773 quantitative
4.00 analytical writing
TOEFL required for international students Yes
Minimum TOEFL score required 560 paper test
84 internet-based test

Department Contacts

Aerospace engineering http:/​/​www.​engin.​umich.​edu/​dept/​aero/​
(734) 615-4406
dphelps@engin.umich.edu
Biological/Agricultural engineering N/A
Architecture N/A
Biomedical engineering http:/​/​www.​bme.​umich.​edu/​
(734) 647-1091
msteele@umich.edu
Chemical engineering http:/​/​www.​engin.​umich.​edu/​dept/​cheme/​
(734) 763-1148
hamlins@umich.edu
Civil engineering http:/​/​www.​engin.​umich.​edu/​dept/​cee/​
(734) 764-8405
jrand@umich.edu
Computer engineering http:/​/​www.​eecs.​umich.​edu/​
(734) 647-1807
dawnf@umich.edu
Computer science http:/​/​www.​eecs.​umich.​edu/​
(734) 647-1807
dawnf@umich.edu
Electrical engineering http:/​/​www.​eecs.​umich.​edu/​
(734) 647-1758
beths@umich.edu
Engineering management N/A
Engineering science and engineering physics N/A
Environmental engineering http:/​/​www.​engin.​umich.​edu/​dept/​cee/​
(734) 764-8405
jrand@umich.edu
Industrial engineering http:/​/​ioe.​engin.​umich.​edu/​index.​php
(734) 764-6480
mirelan@umich.edu
Materials engineering http:/​/​msewww.​engin.​umich.​edu/​
(734) 763-9790
reneeh@umich.edu
Mechanical engineering http:/​/​me.​engin.​umich.​edu/​
(734) 763-9223
me-aso@umich.edu
Mining N/A
Nuclear engineering http:/​/​www.​engin.​umich.​edu/​dept/​nuclear/​
(734) 615-8810
pjgramer@umich.edu
Petroleum engineering N/A
Other engineering programs http:/​/​www.​engin.​umich.​edu/​gradadmissions/​
(734) 647-7090
sjwashin@umich.edu

Engineering School Academics

Enrollment

Total graduate engineering enrollment 3,233
Master’s (full-time) 1,421
Master’s (part-time) 288
Ph.D. (full-time) 1,514
Ph.D. (part-time) 10

Graduates (2011)

Total graduates 1,057
Total master’s graduates 845
International master’s graduates 45.9%
Minority master’s graduates 15.4%
Female master’s graduates 21.5%
Total Ph.D. graduates 212
International Ph.D. graduates 47.2%
Minority Ph.D. graduates 14.2%
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.

Program Faculty Student Specialization
Aerospace 25 6.7%
Biomedical 17 6.8%
Chemical 23 3.3%
Civil 17 2.7%
Computer engineering 20 3.8%
Computer science 27 5.1%
Electrical 60 19.5%
Engineering science and engineering physics 0 N/A
Environmental 11 1.7%
Industrial / Manufacturing 24 6.8%
Materials 24 4.1%
Mechanical 63 14.3%
Nuclear 21 4.2%
Other 57 24.4%

Faculty (2011-2012)

Full-time faculty 362
Part-time faculty 0
Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering 14

Research (2010-2011)

Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) $188,538,900
Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year 322

Engineering School Ranking

#8 Best Engineering Schools

(11) Ranking by Specialties

#5 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#7 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#13 in Chemical
#8 in Civil
#7 in Computer Engineering
#7 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#5 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#2 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#8 in Materials
#5 in Mechanical
#1 in Nuclear

Engineering Ranking Scores

Score 74
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 4.5
Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) 4.2
Overall acceptance rate 29.2% – Medium
Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) 778
Ph.D. student/faculty ratio 4.2:1 – High
Ph.D.s granted 212
Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) $188,538,900
Research expenditures per faculty member $534,104
Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering 3.9%
Total graduate engineering enrollment 3,233

Engineering School Student Body

Student Body (Overall)

Total graduate engineering enrollment 3,233

Student Body (Full-time)

Enrollment (full-time) 2,935
Minority students 12.0%
International students 55.2%

Student Body (Part-time)

Enrollment (part-time) 298
Minority students 12.4%
International students 33.6%

Engineering School Cost

Financial Aid Contact Information

Financial aid director N/A
Financial aid phone (734) 647-7090

Expenses

Tuition
Full-time: $21,260 per year (in-state)
Full-time: $40,006 per year (out-of-state)
Part-time: $1,142 per credit (in-state)
Part-time: $2,183 per credit (out-of-state)
Required fees $189 per year
Room and board $12,478
Books and supplies $1,192
Miscellaneous expenses $4,042

Financial Aid Availability

Fellowships N/A
Teaching assistants 245
Research assistants 1,018
Other appointments 1