Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Karen Burg |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | rolling |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $75 |
| Application deadline (international students) | N/A |
| Application fee (international students) | $85 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 2,705 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 1,121 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 41.4% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | 478 verbal 740 quantitative 3.45 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | 482 verbal 742 quantitative 3.47 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | N/A |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | N/A |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.clemson.edu/ces/bioe (864) 656-3051 laberge@clemson.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.clemson.edu/ces/chbe (864) 656-3055 hirtd@clemson.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.clemson.edu/ce/ (864) 656-3002 aziz@clemson.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.clemson.edu/ces/departments/ece (864) 656-5650 ddarren@clemson.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.clemson.edu/ces/computing (864) 656-3444 lfh@clemson.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.clemson.edu/ces/departments/ece (864) 656-5650 ddarren@clemson.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | http://www.clemson.edu/ces/eees (864) 656-5567 tkaranf@clemson.edu |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.clemson.edu/ces/departments/ie (864) 656-4716 agramop@clemson.edu |
| Materials engineering | http://www.clemson.edu/mse (864) 656-3187 luzinov@clemson.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.clemson.edu/ces/me (864) 656-2482 fgeorge@clemson.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 | 1,246 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 536 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 175 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 491 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 44 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 351 |
| Total master’s graduates | 263 |
| International master’s graduates | 58.6% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 4.9% |
| Female master’s graduates | 19.0% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 88 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 61.4% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 11.4% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 27.3% |
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 | 188 |
| Part-time faculty | 2 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 0 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $28,616,000 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 167 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(9) Ranking by Specialties #42 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#57 in Chemical
#47 in Civil
#68 in Computer Engineering
#62 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#39 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#30 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#53 in Materials
#52 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 30 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.8 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.0 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 41.4% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 740 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 2.6:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 88 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $28,616,000 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $144,525 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,246 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,246 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 1,027 |
| Minority students | 6.6% |
| International students | 62.1% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 219 |
| Minority students | 8.7% |
| International students | 25.1% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Chuck Knepfle |
| Financial aid phone | (864) 656-2280 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $8,932 per year (in-state) Full-time: $18,538 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $602 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $1,205 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $736 per year |
| Room and board | $7,228 |
| Books and supplies | $1,090 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $5,352 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 58 |
| Teaching assistants | 217 |
| Research assistants | 385 |
| Other appointments | 66 |