Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Malinda Lorkovich |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | N/A |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $50 |
| Application deadline (international students) | N/A |
| Application fee (international students) | $60 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 2,054 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 643 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 31.3% – 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 | 570 paper test 80 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | N/A |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.bioe.uic.edu (312) 996-2335 |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.che.uic.edu (312) 996-3424 |
| Civil engineering | http://www.cme.uic.edu (312) 996-3428 |
| Computer engineering | N/A |
| Computer science | http://www.cs.uic.edu (312) 996-4322 |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ece.uic.edu (312) 996-3423 |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | N/A |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.mie.uic.edu (312) 996-5317 |
| Materials engineering | http://www.cme.uic.edu (312) 996-3428 |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.mie.uic.edu (312) 996-5317 |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | N/A |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 985 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 322 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 220 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 373 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 70 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 318 |
| Total master’s graduates | 259 |
| International master’s graduates | 51.0% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 22.0% |
| Female master’s graduates | 22.0% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 59 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 64.4% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 8.5% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 27.1% |
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 | 101 |
| Part-time faculty | 0 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 1 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $29,124,709 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 90 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(8) Ranking by Specialties #48 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#81 in Chemical
#81 in Civil
#62 in Computer Engineering
#78 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#37 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#63 in Materials
#52 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 34 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.8 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.3 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 31.3% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 740 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 3.7:1 – High |
| Ph.D.s granted | 59 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $29,124,709 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $280,045 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 1.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 985 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 985 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 695 |
| Minority students | 13.4% |
| International students | 66.9% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 290 |
| Minority students | 22.1% |
| International students | 26.2% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Timothy A. Opgenorth |
| Financial aid phone | (312) 996-3126 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $12,464 per year (in-state) Full-time: $24,462 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $8,308 per year (in-state) Part-time: $16,308 per year (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $2,892 per year |
| Room and board | $11,478 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4,140 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 29 |
| Teaching assistants | 137 |
| Research assistants | 225 |
| Other appointments | 126 |