Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | N/A |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | July 1 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $50 |
| Application deadline (international students) | July 1 |
| Application fee (international students) | $50 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 690 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 270 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 39.1% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.20 |
| Average GRE | 513 verbal 725 quantitative 3.79 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.50 |
| Average GRE | 490 verbal 756 quantitative 3.43 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 570 paper test 80 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | N/A |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | N/A |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.che.sc.edu/grad/ (803) 777-1261 rowen@cec.sc.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.ce.sc.edu (803) 777-9482 cee@cec.sc.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.cse.sc.edu (803) 777-2880 huhns@sc.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cse.sc.edu (803) 777-2880 huhns@sc.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ee.sc.edu (803) 777-4195 ee-info@cec.sc.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | N/A |
| Industrial engineering | N/A |
| Materials engineering | N/A |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.me.sc.edu (803) 777-4185 odonnemc@cec.sc.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | N/A |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 535 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 77 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 115 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 250 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 93 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 117 |
| Total master’s graduates | 88 |
| International master’s graduates | 40.9% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 5.7% |
| Female master’s graduates | 13.6% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 29 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 51.7% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 17.2% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 13.8% |
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 | 106 |
| 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) | $28,120,150 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 102 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(4) Ranking by Specialties #47 in Chemical
#86 in Civil
#102 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#109 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 25 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.5 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 2.7 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 39.1% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 746 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 2.4:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 29 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $28,120,150 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $275,687 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.9% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 535 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 535 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 327 |
| Minority students | 5.8% |
| International students | 67.0% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 208 |
| Minority students | 16.3% |
| International students | 24.0% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Edgar Miller |
| Financial aid phone | (803) 777-8134 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $11,316 per year (in-state) Full-time: $23,844 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $455 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $977 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $1,330 per year |
| Room and board | $9,630 |
| Books and supplies | $2,275 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,200 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 12 |
| Teaching assistants | 44 |
| Research assistants | 267 |
| Other appointments | 11 |