Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Gail Potts |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | rolling |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $50 |
| Application deadline (international students) | N/A |
| Application fee (international students) | $50 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 9,273 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 2,582 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 27.8% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.60 |
| Average GRE | 550 verbal 769 quantitative 3.88 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.70 |
| Average GRE | 554 verbal 777 quantitative 4.03 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 79 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Scheller College of Business | collegetoppicks |
| Aerospace engineering | http://www.ae.gatech.edu (404) 894-3000 vigor.yang@ae.gatech.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.bme.gatech.edu (404) 385-0124 larry.mcintire@bme.gatech.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.chbe.gatech.edu (404) 894-2867 ronald.rousseau@chbe.gatech.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.ce.gatech.edu (404) 894-2201 ward.winer@ce.gatech.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.ece.gatech.edu (404) 894-2901 douglas.williams@ece.gatech.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cc.gatech.edu (404) 385-1647 james.foley@cc.gatech.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ece.gatech.edu (404) 894-2901 douglas.williams@ece.gatech.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | http://www.ce.gatech.edu (404) 894-2201 ward.winer@ce.gatech.edu |
| Environmental engineering | http://www.ce.gatech.edu (404) 894-2201 ward.winer@ce.gatech.edu |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.isye.gatech.edu (404) 894-2300 jane.ammons@isye.gatech.edu |
| Materials engineering | http://www.mse.gatech.edu (404) 894-2888 anselm.griffin@mse.gatech.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.me.gatech.edu (404) 894-3200 bill.wepfer@me.gatech.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | http://www.me.gatech.edu (404) 894-3200 bill.wepfer@me.gatech.edu |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.ptfe.gatech.edu (404) 894-2490 anselm.griffin@ptfe.gatech.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 4,624 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 1,523 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 732 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 2,187 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 182 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 1,585 |
| Total master’s graduates | 1,258 |
| International master’s graduates | 52.3% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 12.9% |
| Female master’s graduates | 18.8% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 327 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 55.4% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 13.5% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 22.3% |
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 | 497 |
| Part-time faculty | 5 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 21 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $241,829,000 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 482 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(11) Ranking by Specialties #4 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#2 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#10 in Chemical
#3 in Civil
#6 in Computer Engineering
#5 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#6 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#1 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#7 in Materials
#6 in Mechanical
#5 in Nuclear
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 81 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 4.5 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 4.4 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 27.8% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 771 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 4.4:1 – High |
| Ph.D.s granted | 327 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $241,829,000 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $485,600 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 4.2% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 4,624 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 4,624 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 3,710 |
| Minority students | 14.7% |
| International students | 52.3% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 914 |
| Minority students | 17.2% |
| International students | 20.1% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Marie R. Mons |
| Financial aid phone | (404) 894-4160 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $9,986 per year (in-state) Full-time: $26,860 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $417 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $1,120 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $2,370 per year |
| Room and board | $10,924 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $1,620 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 909 |
| Teaching assistants | 294 |
| Research assistants | 2,209 |
| Other appointments | 179 |