The College of Engineering at University of Arizona

Engineering School Admissions

Application

Director of admissions Dr. Maria Teresa Velez
Application deadline (U.S. residents) rolling
Application fee (U.S. residents) $75
Application deadline (international students) N/A
Application fee (international students) $75

The College of Engineering at University of Arizona

Admissions Statistics

Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 1,759
Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 519
Overall acceptance rate 29.5% – Medium

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 550 paper test
79 internet-based test

Department Contacts

Aerospace engineering http:/​/​www.​ame.​arizona.​edu
(520) 621-2311
jwjacobs@u.arizona.edu
Biological/Agricultural engineering http:/​/​ag.​arizona.​edu/​ABE/​
(520) 621-1607
riley@Ag.Arizona.Edu
Architecture N/A
Biomedical engineering http:/​/​bme.​arizona.​edu
(520) 621-4116
barton@u.arizona.edu
Chemical engineering http:/​/​www.​che.​arizona.​edu
(520) 621-6044
jimfield@email.arizona.edu
Civil engineering http:/​/​civil.​arizona.​edu/​
(520) 621-2266
lansey@email.arizona.edu
Computer engineering http:/​/​www.​ece.​arizona.​edu
(520) 621-2434
office@ece.arizona.edu
Computer science http:/​/​www.​cs.​arizona.​edu/​
(520) 621-4632
dept-info@cs.arizona.edu
Electrical engineering http:/​/​www.​ece.​arizona.​edu
(520) 621-2434
office@ece.arizona.edu
Engineering management http:/​/​http:/​/​sie.​engr.​arizona.​edu/​templates/​standard/​index.​php?ID=25
(520) 626-9451
mjarnold@email.arizona.edu
Engineering science and engineering physics N/A
Environmental engineering http:/​/​www.​che.​arizona.​edu
(520) 621-6044
jimfield@email.arizona.edu
Industrial engineering http:/​/​www.​sie.​arizona.​edu
(520) 621-6551
larry@sie.arizona.edu
Materials engineering http:/​/​www.​mse.​arizona.​edu
(520) 621-6070
msed@email.arizona.edu
Mechanical engineering http:/​/​www.​ame.​arizona.​edu
(520) 621-2311
arabyan@email.arizona.edu
Mining http:/​/​www.​mge.​arizona.​edu
(520) 621-6063
mpoulton@u.arizona.edu
Nuclear engineering N/A
Petroleum engineering N/A
Other engineering programs http:/​/​www.​optics.​arizona.​edu
(520) 621-6997
carl.maes@optics.arizona.edu

Engineering School Academics

Enrollment

Total graduate engineering enrollment 957
Master’s (full-time) 383
Master’s (part-time) N/A
Ph.D. (full-time) 574
Ph.D. (part-time) N/A

Graduates (2011)

Total graduates 282
Total master’s graduates 208
International master’s graduates 38.9%
Minority master’s graduates 13.0%
Female master’s graduates 23.1%
Total Ph.D. graduates 74
International Ph.D. graduates 67.6%
Minority Ph.D. graduates 8.1%
Female Ph.D. graduates 13.5%

Programs

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

Program Faculty Student Specialization
Aerospace 23 10.3%
Agricultural 13 3.2%
Biomedical 12 4.3%
Chemical 15 7%
Civil 12 7.6%
Computer engineering 33 16.1%
Computer science 16 7.5%
Electrical 33 16.1%
Engineering management 0 N/A
Environmental 15 7%
Industrial / Manufacturing 7 5.9%
Materials 14 5.1%
Mechanical 23 10.3%
Mining 7 5.3%
Nuclear 0 N/A
Other 31 27.6%

Faculty (2011-2012)

Full-time faculty 172
Part-time faculty 3
Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering 6

Research (2010-2011)

Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) $57,503,293
Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year 140

Engineering School Ranking

#49 Best Engineering Schools

(11) Ranking by Specialties

#27 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#16 in Biological / Agricultural
#51 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#51 in Chemical
#43 in Civil
#35 in Computer Engineering
#38 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#31 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#27 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#42 in Materials
#49 in Mechanical

Engineering Ranking Scores

Score 40
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 3.1
Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) 3.2
Overall acceptance rate 29.5% – Medium
Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) 756
Ph.D. student/faculty ratio 3.3:1 – Medium
Ph.D.s granted 74
Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) $57,503,293
Research expenditures per faculty member $326,723
Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering 3.5%
Total graduate engineering enrollment 957

Engineering School Student Body

Student Body (Overall)

Total graduate engineering enrollment 957

Student Body (Full-time)

Enrollment (full-time) 957
Minority students 15.4%
International students 42.2%

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 John Nametz
Financial aid phone (520) 621-1858

Expenses

Tuition
Full-time: $10,839 per year (in-state)
Full-time: $25,801 per year (out-of-state)
Part-time: $793 per credit (in-state)
Part-time: $1,467 per credit (out-of-state)
Required fees $933 per year
Room and board $11,360
Books and supplies $1,000
Miscellaneous expenses $3,500

Financial Aid Availability

Fellowships 77
Teaching assistants 84
Research assistants 341
Other appointments 20