Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | N/A |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | rolling |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $60 |
| Application deadline (international students) | N/A |
| Application fee (international students) | $75 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 7,729 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 2,156 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 27.9% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.70 |
| Average GRE | 527 verbal 757 quantitative 3.75 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.50 |
| Average GRE | 537 verbal 771 quantitative 3.71 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 77 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Krannert School of Management | collegetoppicks.com |
| Aerospace engineering | https://engineering.purdue.edu/AAE/ (765) 494-5152 flack@purdue.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | https://engineering.purdue.edu/ABE/ (765) 494-1166 charlie-armstrong@purdue.edu |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | https://engineering.purdue.edu/BME/ (765) 494-2982 WeldonBMEGrad@purdue.edu |
| Chemical engineering | https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/ (765) 494-4057 chegrad@purdue.edu |
| Civil engineering | https://engineering.purdue.edu/CE/ (765) 494-2436 jricksy@purdue.edu |
| Computer engineering | https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE/ (765) 494-3374 ecegrad@purdue.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cs.purdue.edu/ (765) 494-7809 mallus@cs.purdue.edu |
| Electrical engineering | https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE/ (765) 494-3374 ecegrad@purdue.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | https://engineering.purdue.edu/EEE/ (765) 496-9697 deee@ecn.purdue.edu |
| Industrial engineering | https://engineering.purdue.edu/IE/ (765) 494-5434 iegrad@ecn.purdue.edu |
| Materials engineering | https://engineering.purdue.edu/MSE/ (765) 494-4103 vicline@purdue.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/ (765) 494-5730 megrad@ecn.purdue.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | https://engineering.purdue.edu/NE/ (765) 494-5749 grad@ecn.purdue.edu |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/ (765) 494-3331 enegrad@purdue.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,965 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 808 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 406 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 1,698 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 53 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 769 |
| Total master’s graduates | 528 |
| International master’s graduates | 44.7% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 9.1% |
| Female master’s graduates | 18.2% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 241 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 61.8% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 6.2% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 17.0% |
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 | 359 |
| Part-time faculty | 50 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 17 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $219,733,287 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | N/A |
Engineering School Ranking
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(12) Ranking by Specialties #6 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#1 in Biological / Agricultural
#23 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#14 in Chemical
#6 in Civil
#11 in Computer Engineering
#10 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#19 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#15 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#14 in Materials
#9 in Mechanical
#11 in Nuclear
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 73 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 4.2 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 4.1 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 27.9% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 763 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 4.7:1 – High |
| Ph.D.s granted | 241 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $219,733,287 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $587,522 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 4.7% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,965 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,965 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 2,506 |
| Minority students | 8.2% |
| International students | 62.8% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 459 |
| Minority students | 15.9% |
| International students | 10.5% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Varies by program |
| Financial aid phone | (765) 494-5340 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $9,979 per year (in-state) Full-time: $28,147 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $318 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $898 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $585 per year |
| Room and board | $9,510 |
| Books and supplies | $1,330 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,640 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 281 |
| Teaching assistants | 397 |
| Research assistants | 1,499 |
| Other appointments | 45 |