The College of Engineering and Architecture at North Dakota State University

Engineering School Admissions

Application

Director of admissions David Wittrock
Application deadline (U.S. residents) June 1
Application fee (U.S. residents) $35
Application deadline (international students) June 1
Application fee (international students) $35

The College of Engineering and Architecture at North Dakota State University

Admissions Statistics

Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 245
Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 87
Overall acceptance rate 35.5% – Medium

Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores

Average undergraduate GPA 3.40
Average GRE 437 verbal
753 quantitative
3.05 analytical writing

Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores

Average undergraduate GPA 3.40
Average GRE 399 verbal
752 quantitative
2.95 analytical writing
TOEFL required for international students Yes
Minimum TOEFL score required 525 paper test
71 internet-based test

Department Contacts

Aerospace engineering N/A
Biological/Agricultural engineering http:/​/​www.​ageng.​ndsu.​nodak.​edu/​
(701) 231-7261
francis.casey@ndsu.edu
Architecture N/A
Biomedical engineering N/A
Chemical engineering N/A
Civil engineering http:/​/​www.​ce.​ndsu.​nodak.​edu/​
(701) 231-7244
eakalak.khan@ndsu.edu
Computer engineering http:/​/​www.​ece.​ndsu.​nodak.​edu
(701) 231-7608
rajendra.katti@ndsu.edu
Computer science N/A
Electrical engineering http:/​/​www.​ece.​ndsu.​nodak.​edu
(701) 231-7608
rajendra.katti@ndsu.edu
Engineering management N/A
Engineering science and engineering physics N/A
Environmental engineering http:/​/​www.​ce.​ndsu.​nodak.​edu/​
(701) 231-7244
eakalak.khan@ndsu.edu
Industrial engineering http:/​/​www.​ndsu.​nodak.​edu/​ndsu/​ime/​
(701) 231-7284
john.cook@ndsu.edu
Materials engineering N/A
Mechanical engineering http:/​/​www.​ndsu.​nodak.​edu/​me/​
(701) 231-8835
alan.kallmeyer@ndsu.edu
Mining N/A
Nuclear engineering N/A
Petroleum engineering N/A
Other engineering programs http:/​/​www.​cea.​ndsu.​nodak.​edu/​grad/​
(701) 231-7525
gary.smith@ndsu.edu

Engineering School Academics

Enrollment

Total graduate engineering enrollment 182
Master’s (full-time) 28
Master’s (part-time) 82
Ph.D. (full-time) 19
Ph.D. (part-time) 53

Graduates (2011)

Total graduates 76
Total master’s graduates 59
International master’s graduates 42.4%
Minority master’s graduates 71.2%
Female master’s graduates 25.4%
Total Ph.D. graduates 17
International Ph.D. graduates 47.1%
Minority Ph.D. graduates 70.6%
Female Ph.D. graduates 11.8%

Programs

100.0 percent of students reported specialty information. Totals may exceed 100% due to students with multiple specialities.

Program Faculty Student Specialization
Agricultural 12 4.9%
Civil 14 22%
Computer engineering 0 N/A
Electrical 16 28.6%
Environmental 4 2.2%
Industrial / Manufacturing 9 14.8%
Mechanical 18 26.9%
Other 0 .5%

Faculty (2011-2012)

Full-time faculty 74
Part-time faculty N/A
Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering 0

Research (2010-2011)

Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) $3,011,000
Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year 35

Engineering School Ranking

Rank Not Published Best Engineering Schools

Specialties

#26 in Biological / Agricultural
#106 in Civil

Engineering Ranking Scores

Score N/A
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 1.9
Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) 2.5
Overall acceptance rate 35.5% – Medium
Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) 753
Ph.D. student/faculty ratio 0.3:1 – Low
Ph.D.s granted 17
Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) $3,011,000
Research expenditures per faculty member $43,014
Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering 0.0%
Total graduate engineering enrollment 182

Engineering School Student Body

Student Body (Overall)

Total graduate engineering enrollment 182

Student Body (Full-time)

Enrollment (full-time) 47
Minority students 63.8%
International students 59.6%

Student Body (Part-time)

Enrollment (part-time) 135
Minority students 60.0%
International students 60.0%

Engineering School Cost

Financial Aid Contact Information

Financial aid director Jeanne Enebo
Financial aid phone (701) 231-7533

Expenses

Tuition
Full-time: $274 per credit (in-state)
Full-time: $732 per credit (out-of-state)
Part-time: $274 per credit (in-state)
Part-time: $732 per credit (out-of-state)
Required fees $43 per credit
Room and board $6,722
Books and supplies $500
Miscellaneous expenses $3,400

Financial Aid Availability

Fellowships 5
Teaching assistants 49
Research assistants 72
Other appointments 7