Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | M. Isabel Tereso |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | January 15 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $70 |
| Application deadline (international students) | January 15 |
| Application fee (international students) | $70 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 3,030 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 768 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 25.3% – Low |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | 522 verbal 758 quantitative 3.78 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.60 |
| Average GRE | 528 verbal 774 quantitative 4.01 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 84 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | N/A |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.bu.edu/bme (617) 353-2800 enggrad@bu.edu |
| Chemical engineering | N/A |
| Civil engineering | N/A |
| Computer engineering | http://www.bu.edu/ece (617) 353-2800 enggrad@bu.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cs.bu.edu (617) 358-8919 grartsci@bu.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.bu.edu/ece (617) 353-2800 enggrad@bu.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | N/A |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.bu.edu/mfg (617) 353-2800 enggrad@bu.edu |
| Materials engineering | N/A |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.bu.edu/me/ (617) 353-2800 enggrad@bu.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.bu.edu/eng (617) 353-9760 enggrad@bu.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 798 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 270 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 76 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 448 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 4 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 245 |
| Total master’s graduates | 167 |
| International master’s graduates | 36.5% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 15.0% |
| Female master’s graduates | 26.3% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 78 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 61.5% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 5.1% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 19.2% |
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 | 117 |
| Part-time faculty | 4 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 7 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $74,766,086 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 98 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(7) Ranking by Specialties #34 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#13 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#47 in Computer Engineering
#48 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#46 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#58 in Materials
#49 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 48 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 3.1 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.3 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 25.3% – Low |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 763 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 3.8:1 – High |
| Ph.D.s granted | 78 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $74,766,086 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $633,610 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 6.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 798 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 798 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 718 |
| Minority students | 13.6% |
| International students | 53.3% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 80 |
| Minority students | 21.3% |
| International students | 7.5% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Helaine Friedlander |
| Financial aid phone | (617) 353-9760 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $40,848 per year Part-time: $1,276 per credit |
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| Required fees | $432 per year |
| Room and board | $12,070 |
| Books and supplies | $1,466 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4,234 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 90 |
| Teaching assistants | 91 |
| Research assistants | 375 |
| Other appointments | 10 |