Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Marc Harding |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | rolling |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $40 |
| Application deadline (international students) | N/A |
| Application fee (international students) | $90 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 2,337 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 383 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 16.4% – Low |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.40 |
| Average GRE | 466 verbal 742 quantitative 3.64 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.40 |
| Average GRE | 475 verbal 761 quantitative 3.14 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 79 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | http://www.aere.iastate.edu/ (515) 294-9669 aero-info@iastate.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | http://www.abe.iastate.edu/ (515) 294-1033 abegradinfo@iastate.edu |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | N/A |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.cbe.iastate.edu (515) 294-7643 chemengr@iastate.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.ccee.iastate.edu/ (515) 294-4975 ccee-grad-inquiry@iastate.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.ece.iastate.edu/ (515) 294-6092 ecpegrad@iastate.edu |
| Computer science | N/A |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ece.iastate.edu/ (515) 294-6092 ecpegrad@iastate.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | http://www.aere.iastate.edu/ (515) 294-9669 aero-info@iastate.edu |
| Environmental engineering | http://www.ccee.iastate.edu/ (515) 294-4975 ccee-grad-inquiry@iastate.edu |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.imse.iastate.edu/ (515) 294-0129 bushore@iastate.edu |
| Materials engineering | http://mse.iastate.edu/ (515) 294-1214 gradmse@iastate.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.me.iastate.edu/ (515) 294-0838 megradinfo@iastate.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.eng.iastate.edu/grad/inter_programs.asp (515) 294-3241 engrgrad@iastate.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 997 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 472 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 0 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 525 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 0 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 274 |
| Total master’s graduates | 186 |
| International master’s graduates | 34.4% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 4.3% |
| Female master’s graduates | 22.6% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 88 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 75.0% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 2.3% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 26.1% |
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 | 216 |
| Part-time faculty | 7 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 4 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $78,368,000 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 216 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(10) Ranking by Specialties #20 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#5 in Biological / Agricultural
#32 in Chemical
#33 in Civil
#43 in Computer Engineering
#38 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#41 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#27 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#24 in Materials
#38 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 43 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 3.2 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.5 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 16.4% – Low |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 756 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 2.4:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 88 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $78,368,000 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $366,205 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 1.9% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 997 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 997 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 997 |
| Minority students | 7.0% |
| International students | 49.7% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 0 |
| Minority students | N/A |
| International students | N/A |
| Gender distribution (part-time) | N/A |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Roberta Johnson |
| Financial aid phone | (515) 294-2223 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $8,616 per year (in-state) Full-time: $20,280 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $479 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $479 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $1,294 per year |
| Room and board | $7,895 |
| Books and supplies | $1,044 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,185 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 50 |
| Teaching assistants | 116 |
| Research assistants | 478 |
| Other appointments | 0 |