The College of Engineering at Lamar University
EDU
April 29, 2018
Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions |
Jim Rush |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) |
N/A |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) |
$25 |
| Application deadline (international students) |
N/A |
| Application fee (international students) |
$75 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) |
376 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) |
263 |
| Overall acceptance rate |
69.9% – High |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA |
N/A |
| Average GRE |
N/A |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA |
N/A |
| Average GRE |
N/A |
| TOEFL required for international students |
Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required |
525 paper test
71 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment |
333 |
| Master’s (full-time) |
167 |
| Master’s (part-time) |
95 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) |
39 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) |
32 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates |
279 |
| Total master’s graduates |
269 |
| International master’s graduates |
69.1% |
| Minority master’s graduates |
9.3% |
| Female master’s graduates |
19.7% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates |
10 |
| International Ph.D. graduates |
70.0% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates |
10.0% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates |
0.0% |
Programs
100.0 percent of students reported specialty information. Totals may exceed 100% due to students with multiple specialities.
| Program |
Faculty |
Student Specialization |
| Chemical |
13 |
26.4% |
| Civil |
9 |
12.9% |
| Computer science |
14 |
11.4% |
| Electrical |
10 |
17.4% |
| Environmental |
0 |
N/A |
| Industrial / Manufacturing |
8 |
12.6% |
| Mechanical |
6 |
18.9% |
| Other |
0 |
.3% |
|
Faculty (2011-2012)
| Full-time faculty |
39 |
| Part-time faculty |
7 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering |
N/A |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) |
$7,262,866 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year |
N/A |
Engineering School Ranking
| Rank Not Published |
Best Engineering Schools |
|
Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score |
N/A |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
1.7 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) |
1.9 |
| Overall acceptance rate |
69.9% – High |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) |
711 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio |
1.0:1 – Low |
| Ph.D.s granted |
10 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) |
$7,262,866 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member |
$181,571 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering |
0.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment |
333 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment |
333 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) |
206 |
| Minority students |
21.8% |
| International students |
63.1% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) |
127 |
| Minority students |
23.6% |
| International students |
60.6% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director |
Jill Rowley |
| Financial aid phone |
(409) 880-8450 |
Expenses
| Tuition |
Full-time: $5,430 per year (in-state)
Full-time: $11,540 per year (out-of-state)
Part-time: $272 per credit (in-state)
Part-time: $577 per credit (out-of-state) |
| Required fees |
$1,916 per year |
| Room and board |
$7,632 |
| Books and supplies |
$1,500 |
| Miscellaneous expenses |
$4,634 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships |
43 |
| Teaching assistants |
9 |
| Research assistants |
28 |
| Other appointments |
17 |
