The College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University

Engineering School Admissions

Application

Director of admissions Dr. Barry Rosson
Application deadline (U.S. residents) July 1
Application fee (U.S. residents) $30
Application deadline (international students) July 1
Application fee (international students) $30

The College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University

Admissions Statistics

Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 285
Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 121
Overall acceptance rate 42.5% – Medium

Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores

Average undergraduate GPA 3.40
Average GRE 441 verbal
659 quantitative
3.36 analytical writing

Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores

Average undergraduate GPA 3.70
Average GRE 431 verbal
695 quantitative
3.25 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:/​/​http:/​/​www.​ceecs.​fau.​edu/​electrical-engineering/​bioengineering-program
(561) 297-3471
rothz@fau.edu
Chemical engineering N/A
Civil engineering http:/​/​www.​cege.​fau.​edu
(561) 297-0493
pscarlat@fau.edu
Computer engineering http:/​/​www.​ceecs.​fau.​edu
(561) 297-3855
bfurht@fau.edu
Computer science http:/​/​www.​ceecs.​fau.​edu
(561) 297-3855
bfurht@fau.edu
Electrical engineering http:/​/​www.​ceecs.​fau.​edu
(561) 297-3180
bfurht@fau.edu
Engineering management N/A
Engineering science and engineering physics N/A
Environmental engineering http:/​/​www.​cege.​fau.​edu
(561) 297-0493
pscarlat@fau.edu
Industrial engineering N/A
Materials engineering N/A
Mechanical engineering http:/​/​http:/​/​www.​ome.​fau.​edu/​
(561) 297-3438
jhashemi@fau.edu
Mining N/A
Nuclear engineering N/A
Petroleum engineering N/A
Other engineering programs http:/​/​http:/​/​www.​ome.​fau.​edu/​
(561) 297-3430
jhashemi@fau.edu

Engineering School Academics

Enrollment

Total graduate engineering enrollment 303
Master’s (full-time) 103
Master’s (part-time) 117
Ph.D. (full-time) 49
Ph.D. (part-time) 34

Graduates (2011)

Total graduates 103
Total master’s graduates 96
International master’s graduates 33.3%
Minority master’s graduates 29.2%
Female master’s graduates 25.0%
Total Ph.D. graduates 7
International Ph.D. graduates 57.1%
Minority Ph.D. graduates 14.3%
Female Ph.D. graduates 14.3%

Programs

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

Program Faculty Student Specialization
Biomedical 0 5.6%
Civil 0 9.2%
Computer engineering 0 13.2%
Computer science 0 26.1%
Electrical 0 17.2%
Mechanical 0 10.9%
Other 0 17.8%

Faculty (2011-2012)

Full-time faculty 66
Part-time faculty 8
Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering 0

Research (2010-2011)

Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) $6,857,607
Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year 44

Engineering School Ranking

Rank Not Published Best Engineering Schools

Engineering Ranking Scores

Score N/A
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 1.7
Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) 2.0
Overall acceptance rate 42.5% – Medium
Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) 667
Ph.D. student/faculty ratio 0.7:1 – Low
Ph.D.s granted 7
Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) $6,857,607
Research expenditures per faculty member $100,847
Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering 0.0%
Total graduate engineering enrollment 303

Engineering School Student Body

Student Body (Overall)

Total graduate engineering enrollment 303

Student Body (Full-time)

Enrollment (full-time) 152
Minority students 32.9%
International students 28.3%

Student Body (Part-time)

Enrollment (part-time) 151
Minority students 34.4%
International students 16.6%

Engineering School Cost

Financial Aid Contact Information

Financial aid director Tracy Boulukous
Financial aid phone (561) 297-3530

Expenses

Tuition
Full-time: $343 per credit (in-state)
Full-time: $997 per credit (out-of-state)
Part-time: $343 per credit (in-state)
Part-time: $997 per credit (out-of-state)
Required fees N/A
Room and board $10,940
Books and supplies $939
Miscellaneous expenses $1,678

Financial Aid Availability

Fellowships 7
Teaching assistants 59
Research assistants 67
Other appointments 0