The College of Engineering at Temple University

Engineering School Admissions

Application

Director of admissions George R. Baran
Application deadline (U.S. residents) February 15
Application fee (U.S. residents) $60
Application deadline (international students) February 15
Application fee (international students) $60

The College of Engineering at Temple University

Admissions Statistics

Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 262
Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 116
Overall acceptance rate 44.3% – Medium

Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores

Average undergraduate GPA 3.10
Average GRE 437 verbal
695 quantitative
3.20 analytical writing

Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores

Average undergraduate GPA 3.30
Average GRE 451 verbal
742 quantitative
3.60 analytical writing
TOEFL required for international students Yes
Minimum TOEFL score required 550 paper test
79 internet-based test

Department Contacts

Aerospace engineering N/A
Biological/Agricultural engineering N/A
Architecture N/A
Biomedical engineering http:/​/​www.​temple.​edu/​engineering/​academic-programs/​graduate-programs/​m-s-bioengineering
(215) 204-4306
shriram.pillapakkam@temple.edu
Chemical engineering N/A
Civil engineering http:/​/​www.​temple.​edu/​engineering/​academic-programs/​graduate-programs/​m-s-civil-engineering
(215) 204-7831
udoinyan@temple.edu
Computer engineering N/A
Computer science http:/​/​www.​temple.​edu/​cis/​
(215) 204-8450
cis@temple.edu
Electrical engineering http:/​/​www.​temple.​edu/​engineering/​academic-programs/​graduate-programs/​m-s-electrical-enginee
(215) 204-7932
skong@temple.edu
Engineering management N/A
Engineering science and engineering physics N/A
Environmental engineering N/A
Industrial engineering N/A
Materials engineering N/A
Mechanical engineering http:/​/​www.​temple.​edu/​engineering/​academic-programs/​graduate-programs/​m-s-mechanical-enginee
(215) 204-4306
shriram.pillapakkam@temple.edu
Mining N/A
Nuclear engineering N/A
Petroleum engineering N/A
Other engineering programs N/A

Engineering School Academics

Enrollment

Total graduate engineering enrollment 176
Master’s (full-time) 42
Master’s (part-time) 28
Ph.D. (full-time) 89
Ph.D. (part-time) 17

Graduates (2011)

Total graduates 60
Total master’s graduates 51
International master’s graduates 74.5%
Minority master’s graduates 9.8%
Female master’s graduates 23.5%
Total Ph.D. graduates 9
International Ph.D. graduates 66.7%
Minority Ph.D. graduates 11.1%
Female Ph.D. graduates 11.1%

Programs

100.0 percent of students reported specialty information. Totals may exceed 100% due to students with multiple specialities.

Program Faculty Student Specialization
Biomedical 0 8.5%
Civil 15 6.8%
Computer science 48 34.1%
Electrical 12 13.1%
Mechanical 14 6.8%
Other 0 28.4%

Faculty (2011-2012)

Full-time faculty 57
Part-time faculty 25
Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering 0

Research (2010-2011)

Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) $6,551,486
Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year 27

Engineering School Ranking

#126 Best Engineering Schools

(3) Ranking by Specialties

#64 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#112 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#109 in Mechanical

Engineering Ranking Scores

Score 18
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 2.4
Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) 2.7
Overall acceptance rate 44.3% – Medium
Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) 723
Ph.D. student/faculty ratio 1.6:1 – Medium
Ph.D.s granted 9
Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) $6,551,486
Research expenditures per faculty member $114,938
Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering 0.0%
Total graduate engineering enrollment 176

Engineering School Student Body

Student Body (Overall)

Total graduate engineering enrollment 176

Student Body (Full-time)

Enrollment (full-time) 131
Minority students 6.9%
International students 69.5%

Student Body (Part-time)

Enrollment (part-time) 45
Minority students 33.3%
International students 35.6%

Engineering School Cost

Financial Aid Contact Information

Financial aid director John F. Morris
Financial aid phone (215) 204-2244

Expenses

Tuition
Full-time: $775 per credit (in-state)
Full-time: $1,048 per credit (out-of-state)
Part-time: $775 per credit (in-state)
Part-time: $1,048 per credit (out-of-state)
Required fees $590 per year
Room and board $10,972
Books and supplies $1,000
Miscellaneous expenses $4,438

Financial Aid Availability

Fellowships 1
Teaching assistants 53
Research assistants 49
Other appointments N/A