Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Sarah Hale |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | N/A |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $95 |
| Application deadline (international students) | N/A |
| Application fee (international students) | $95 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 7,121 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 1,916 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 26.9% – Low |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | 589 verbal 766 quantitative 3.88 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | 576 verbal 775 quantitative 4.10 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 77 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | http://www.mae.cornell.edu (607) 255-5250 maegrad@cornell.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | http://www.bee.cornell.edu (607) 255-2173 bls19@cornell.edu |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.bme.cornell.edu (607) 255-2573 biomedgrad@cornell.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.cheme.cornell.edu (607) 255-4550 dgs@cheme.cornell.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.cee.cornell.edu (607) 255-7560 cee_grad@cornell.edu |
| Computer engineering | https://www.ece.cornell.edu (607) 255-7644 sec36@cornell.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cs.cornell.edu (607) 255-8593 phd@cs.cornell.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ece.cornell.edu (607) 255-4304 sec36@cornell.edu |
| Engineering management | http://www.cee.cornell.edu (607) 255-7560 cee_grad@cornell.edu |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | http://www.aep.cornell.edu (607) 255-0638 aep_info@cornell.edu |
| Environmental engineering | http://www.cee.cornell.edu (607) 255-5466 cee_grad@cornell.edu |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.orie.cornell.edu (607) 255-9128 orie@cornell.edu |
| Materials engineering | http://www.mse.cornell.edu (607) 255-9159 matsci@cornell.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.mae.cornell.edu (607) 255-5250 maegrad@cornell.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/academics/graduate (607) 255-0976 engr_grad@cornell.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,705 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 715 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 79 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 909 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 2 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 911 |
| Total master’s graduates | 777 |
| International master’s graduates | 43.4% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 22.8% |
| Female master’s graduates | 24.7% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 134 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 45.5% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 8.2% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 20.9% |
Programs
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Faculty (2011-2012)
| Full-time faculty | 198 |
| Part-time faculty | 39 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 23 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $134,558,287 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 174 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(11) Ranking by Specialties #11 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#3 in Biological / Agricultural
#15 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#17 in Chemical
#8 in Civil
#9 in Computer Engineering
#9 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#12 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#10 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#10 in Materials
#9 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 73 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 4.4 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 4.2 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 26.9% – Low |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 774 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 4.6:1 – High |
| Ph.D.s granted | 134 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $134,558,287 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $679,587 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 11.6% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,705 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,705 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 1,624 |
| Minority students | 18.7% |
| International students | 49.6% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 81 |
| Minority students | 28.4% |
| International students | 3.7% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Sarah Hale |
| Financial aid phone | (607) 255-5820 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $29,500 per year Part-time: $1,722 per credit |
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| Required fees | $76 per year |
| Room and board | $15,390 |
| Books and supplies | $1,221 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $5,625 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 386 |
| Teaching assistants | 206 |
| Research assistants | 724 |
| Other appointments | 27 |