The College of Engineering at University of Idaho

Engineering School Admissions

Application

Director of admissions Erick Larson
Application deadline (U.S. residents) February 1
Application fee (U.S. residents) $60
Application deadline (international students) February 1
Application fee (international students) $70

The College of Engineering at University of Idaho

Admissions Statistics

Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 472
Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 171
Overall acceptance rate 36.2% – 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 N/A
Biological/Agricultural engineering http:/​/​http:/​/​www.​uidaho.​edu/​engr/​academics/​bae
(208) 885-6182
baengr@uidaho.edu
Architecture N/A
Biomedical engineering http:/​/​http:/​/​www.​uidaho.​edu/​engr/​academics/​bae
(208) 885-6182
baengr@uidaho.edu
Chemical engineering http:/​/​http:/​/​www.​uidaho.​edu/​engr/​academics/​cme
(208) 885-7572
gailb@uidaho.edu
Civil engineering http:/​/​http:/​/​www.​uidaho.​edu/​engr/​academics/​ce
(208) 885-6782
civilengr@uidaho.edu
Computer engineering http:/​/​http:/​/​www.​uidaho.​edu/​engr/​academics/​ece
(208) 885-6554
info@ece.uidaho.edu
Computer science http:/​/​http:/​/​www.​uidaho.​edu/​engr/​academics/​cs
(208) 885-6592
csinfo@uidaho.edu
Electrical engineering http:/​/​http:/​/​www.​uidaho.​edu/​engr/​academics/​ece
(208) 885-6554
info@ece.uidaho.edu
Engineering management http:/​/​http:/​/​www.​engboi.​uidaho.​edu/​em
(208) 364-6180
stauffer@uidaho.edu
Engineering science and engineering physics N/A
Environmental engineering http:/​/​http:/​/​www.​webs1.​uidaho.​edu/​enve
(208) 885-6182
enve@uidaho.edu
Industrial engineering N/A
Materials engineering http:/​/​http:/​/​www.​uidaho.​edu/​engr/​academics/​mse
(208) 885-6376
mse@uidaho.edu
Mechanical engineering http:/​/​http:/​/​www.​uidaho.​edu/​engr/​academics/​me
(208) 885-5024
medept@uidaho.edu
Mining N/A
Nuclear engineering http:/​/​http:/​/​www.​if.​uidaho.​edu/​ne/​
(208) 282-7900
ui-if@if.uidaho.edu
Petroleum engineering N/A
Other engineering programs http:/​/​http:/​/​www.​uidaho.​edu/​engr/​technologymanagement
(208) 364-6123
denisee@uidaho.edu

Engineering School Academics

Enrollment

Total graduate engineering enrollment 451
Master’s (full-time) 111
Master’s (part-time) 237
Ph.D. (full-time) 52
Ph.D. (part-time) 51

Graduates (2011)

Total graduates 43
Total master’s graduates 42
International master’s graduates 50.0%
Minority master’s graduates 40.5%
Female master’s graduates 9.5%
Total Ph.D. graduates 1
International Ph.D. graduates 100.0%
Minority Ph.D. graduates 0.0%
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
Agricultural 13 2%
Chemical 13 3.1%
Civil 17 12%
Computer engineering 16 1.3%
Computer science 11 13.1%
Electrical 16 30.4%
Engineering management 3 7.3%
Environmental 1 .4%
Materials 13 2.4%
Mechanical 17 15.5%
Nuclear 3 9.3%
Other 0 2%

Faculty (2011-2012)

Full-time faculty 77
Part-time faculty 2
Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering 0

Research (2010-2011)

Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) $13,063,958
Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year 77

Engineering School Ranking

#144 Best Engineering Schools

(2) Ranking by Specialties

#28 in Biological / Agricultural
#112 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications

Engineering Ranking Scores

Score 15
Peer assessment score (out of 5) 2.1
Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) 2.6
Overall acceptance rate 36.2% – Medium
Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) N/A
Ph.D. student/faculty ratio 0.7:1 – Low
Ph.D.s granted 1
Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) $13,063,958
Research expenditures per faculty member $165,366
Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering 0.0%
Total graduate engineering enrollment 451

Engineering School Student Body

Student Body (Overall)

Total graduate engineering enrollment 451

Student Body (Full-time)

Enrollment (full-time) 163
Minority students 8.6%
International students 38.7%

Student Body (Part-time)

Enrollment (part-time) 288
Minority students 18.1%
International students 9.0%

Engineering School Cost

Financial Aid Contact Information

Financial aid director Daniel Davenport
Financial aid phone (208) 885-6312

Expenses

Tuition
Full-time: $3,874 per year (in-state)
Full-time: $16,394 per year (out-of-state)
Part-time: $334 per credit (in-state)
Part-time: $960 per credit (out-of-state)
Required fees $2,809 per year
Room and board $9,264
Books and supplies $1,474
Miscellaneous expenses $4,015

Financial Aid Availability

Fellowships 3
Teaching assistants 36
Research assistants 56
Other appointments 9