Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Dr. Terry M. McConathy |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | August 1 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $40 |
| Application deadline (international students) | August 1 |
| Application fee (international students) | $40 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 326 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 262 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 80.4% – High |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | 432 verbal 682 quantitative |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | 483 verbal 738 quantitative |
| 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://www.latech.edu/coes/grad-programs/ (318) 257-2288 sajones@latech.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.latech.edu/coes/grad-programs/ (318) 257-2885 mainardi@latech.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.latech.edu/coes/grad-programs/ (318) 257-4611 saber@latech.edu |
| Computer engineering | N/A |
| Computer science | http://www.latech.edu/coes/grad-programs/ (318) 257-2931 kjeldaas@latech.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.latech.edu/coes/grad-programs/ (318) 257-5145 sz@latech.edu |
| Engineering management | http://www.latech.edu/coes/grad-programs/ (318) 257-3107 bhegab@latech.edu |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | http://www.latech.edu/coes/grad-programs/ (318) 257-4053 sawyer@phys.latech.edu |
| Environmental engineering | N/A |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.latech.edu/coes/grad-programs/ (318) 257-2963 ker@latech.edu |
| Materials engineering | N/A |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.latech.edu/coes/grad-programs/ (318) 257-5122 coneal@latech.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.latech.edu/coes/grad-programs/ (318) 257-4314 gturner@latech.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 358 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 160 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 52 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 140 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 6 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 158 |
| Total master’s graduates | 135 |
| International master’s graduates | 83.0% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 0.0% |
| Female master’s graduates | 100.0% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 23 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 69.6% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 0.0% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 100.0% |
Programs
0.8 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 | 50 |
| Part-time faculty | 6 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 0 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $16,349,177 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 69 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(1) Ranking by Specialties #66 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 18 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.0 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 2.6 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 80.4% – High |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 710 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 2.8:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 23 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $16,349,177 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $347,854 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 358 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 358 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 300 |
| Minority students | 5.0% |
| International students | 72.0% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 58 |
| Minority students | 1.7% |
| International students | 65.5% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Roger Vick |
| Financial aid phone | (318) 257-2641 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $6,582 per year (in-state) Full-time: $11,782 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $4,007 per year (in-state) Part-time: $7,120 per year (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $826 per year |
| Room and board | $8,320 |
| Books and supplies | $2,400 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $1,500 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 26 |
| Teaching assistants | 90 |
| Research assistants | 77 |
| Other appointments | 14 |