Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Stacey Kostell |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | rolling |
| 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.) | 7,780 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 2,012 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 25.9% – Low |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | 546 verbal 771 quantitative 3.94 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | 555 verbal 781 quantitative 3.89 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 79 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| MBA Program | http://www.collegetoppicks.com/mba/university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign.html |
| Aerospace engineering | http://ae.illinois.edu (217) 333-2651 aerospace@illinois.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | http://abe.illinois.edu (217) 333-3570 abe@illinois.edu |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.bioen.illinois.edu (217) 333-1867 bioen@illinois.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://chbe.illinois.edu (217) 333-3640 cbowser@illinois.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://cee.illinois.edu (217) 333-8038 civil@illinois.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.ece.illinois.edu (217) 333-2300 ece-advisor@illinois.edu |
| Computer science | http://cs.illinois.edu (217) 333-3426 academic@cs.illinois.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ece.illinois.edu (217) 333-2300 ece-advisor@illinois.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | http://physics.illinois.edu (217) 333-3645 mschweig@illinois.edu |
| Environmental engineering | http://cee.illinois.edu (217) 333-8038 civil@illinois.edu |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.ise.illinois.edu (217) 333-2731 hilligos@illinois.edu |
| Materials engineering | http://www.matse.illinois.edu (217) 333-1441 matse@illinois.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://mechse.illinois.edu (217) 265-7653 sjbailey@illinois.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | http://npre.illinois.edu (217) 333-2295 nuclear@illinois.edu |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | N/A |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,773 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 962 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 128 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 1,640 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 43 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 816 |
| Total master’s graduates | 541 |
| International master’s graduates | 36.8% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 15.0% |
| Female master’s graduates | 18.7% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 275 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 58.2% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 9.5% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 14.9% |
Programs
99.9 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 | 371 |
| Part-time faculty | 20 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 16 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $220,453,475 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 329 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(12) Ranking by Specialties #7 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#2 in Biological / Agricultural
#39 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#12 in Chemical
#1 in Civil
#5 in Computer Engineering
#3 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#3 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#16 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#4 in Materials
#7 in Mechanical
#10 in Nuclear
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 79 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 4.6 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 4.4 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 25.9% – Low |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 774 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 4.4:1 – High |
| Ph.D.s granted | 275 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $220,453,475 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $571,122 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 4.3% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,773 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 2,773 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 2,602 |
| Minority students | 10.8% |
| International students | 58.7% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 171 |
| Minority students | 19.3% |
| International students | 21.6% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Dan Mann |
| Financial aid phone | (217) 333-0100 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $15,732 per year (in-state) Full-time: $28,998 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $10,488 per year (in-state) Part-time: $19,332 per year (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $3,482 per year |
| Room and board | $12,058 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $2,760 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 283 |
| Teaching assistants | 601 |
| Research assistants | 1,630 |
| Other appointments | 9 |