Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Patricia Ellison |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | rolling |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $65 |
| Application deadline (international students) | N/A |
| Application fee (international students) | $90 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 7,508 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 1,374 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 18.3% – Low |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.60 |
| Average GRE | 566 verbal 767 quantitative 4.02 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.80 |
| Average GRE | 572 verbal 782 quantitative 3.84 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 79 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | http://www.ae.utexas.edu (512) 471-7595 www@www.ae.utexas.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | http://www.caee.utexas.edu/dept/area/arch (512) 471-4921 caee.grad@engr.utexas.edu |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.bme.utexas.edu (512) 475-8500 bme-grad@engr.utexas.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.che.utexas.edu (512) 471-6991 t@che.utexas.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.caee.utexas.edu (512) 471-4921 caee.grad@engr.utexas.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.ece.utexas.edu (512) 232-4297 ecegrad@ece.utexas.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cs.utexas.edu (512) 471-9503 csadmis@cs.utexas.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ece.utexas.edu (512) 232-4297 ecegrad@ece.utexas.edu |
| Engineering management | http://lifelong.engr.utexas.edu/pme (512) 471-3506 clee@engr.utexas.edu |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | http://www.caee.utexas.edu/ewre (512) 471-4921 EWRE@engr.utexas.edu |
| Industrial engineering | http://utwired.engr.utexas.edu/orie/ (512) 471-1336 orie@me.utexas.edu |
| Materials engineering | http://www.tmi.utexas.edu (512) 471-1504 mse@tmi.utexas.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.me.utexas.edu (512) 232-2702 go@me.utexas.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | http://www.pge.utexas.edu (512) 471-3258 pgegradoffice@mail.utexas.edu |
| Other engineering programs | N/A |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,428 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 525 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 208 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 1,513 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 182 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 732 |
| Total master’s graduates | 519 |
| International master’s graduates | 44.1% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 14.3% |
| Female master’s graduates | 22.0% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 213 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 59.2% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 13.6% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 19.7% |
Programs
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Faculty (2011-2012)
| Full-time faculty | 301 |
| Part-time faculty | 8 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 23 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $192,562,316 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 255 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(10) Ranking by Specialties #8 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#14 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#5 in Chemical
#5 in Civil
#9 in Computer Engineering
#12 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#4 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#17 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#21 in Materials
#13 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 74 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 4.2 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 4.1 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 18.3% – Low |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 774 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 5.0:1 – High |
| Ph.D.s granted | 213 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $192,562,316 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $650,548 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 7.6% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,428 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,428 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 2,038 |
| Minority students | 11.0% |
| International students | 54.3% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 390 |
| Minority students | 26.7% |
| International students | 22.8% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Thomas Melecki |
| Financial aid phone | (512) 475-6282 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $9,232 per year (in-state) Full-time: $16,898 per year (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | N/A |
| Room and board | $10,500 |
| Books and supplies | $900 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4,150 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 598 |
| Teaching assistants | 451 |
| Research assistants | 1,010 |
| Other appointments | 53 |