Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Lindsay Gentile |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | June 25 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $65 |
| Application deadline (international students) | June 25 |
| Application fee (international students) | $75 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 6,658 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 1,351 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 20.3% – Low |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.50 |
| Average GRE | 515 verbal 750 quantitative 3.70 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.70 |
| Average GRE | 510 verbal 763 quantitative 3.80 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 80 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | http://www.mae.ncsu.edu/grad.html (919) 515-3026 nagel@eos.ncsu.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/grad/ (919) 515-6710 jay_cheng@ncsu.edu |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.bme.ncsu.edu/academics/grad.html (919) 515-5252 BMEgradstudies@gmail.com |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.che.ncsu.edu/prospective_students/graduate_students.html (919) 515-6367 khan@eos.ncsu.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.ce.ncsu.edu/graduate (919) 515-7344 cce-gradprograms@ncsu.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.ece.ncsu.edu/academics/grad (919) 515-5091 ece_grad_office@ncsu.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.csc.ncsu.edu (919) 515-8662 reeves@eos.ncsu.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ece.ncsu.edu/academics/grad (919) 515-5091 ece_grad_office@ncsu.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | N/A |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.ie.ncsu.edu/graduate/index.html (919) 515-6410 fathi@eos.ncsu.edu |
| Materials engineering | http://www.mse.ncsu.edu/future_grads.html (919) 515-3858 mte_gradprog@ncsu.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.mae.ncsu.edu/grad.html (919) 515-3026 nagel@eos.ncsu.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | http://www.ne.ncsu.edu/ (919) 515-1464 ne_info@ncsu.edu |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | N/A |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,899 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 1,131 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 649 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 855 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 264 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 783 |
| Total master’s graduates | 641 |
| International master’s graduates | 55.1% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 8.1% |
| Female master’s graduates | 22.5% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 142 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 55.6% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 5.6% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 23.2% |
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 | 324 |
| Part-time faculty | 26 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 10 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $148,421,098 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 257 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(11) Ranking by Specialties #27 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#9 in Biological / Agricultural
#20 in Chemical
#20 in Civil
#30 in Computer Engineering
#30 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#31 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#8 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#21 in Materials
#38 in Mechanical
#6 in Nuclear
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 52 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 3.4 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.5 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 20.3% – Low |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 755 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 2.6:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 142 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $148,421,098 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $486,626 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 3.1% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,899 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,899 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 1,986 |
| Minority students | 3.7% |
| International students | 64.7% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 913 |
| Minority students | 7.7% |
| International students | 22.2% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Julie Rice Mallette |
| Financial aid phone | (919) 515-2421 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $7,834 per year (in-state) Full-time: $19,882 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $5,719 per year (in-state) Part-time: $14,755 per year (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $1,966 per year |
| Room and board | $12,154 |
| Books and supplies | $824 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4,434 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 219 |
| Teaching assistants | 270 |
| Research assistants | 816 |
| Other appointments | 0 |