Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Dr. David Breaux |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | rolling |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $25 |
| Application deadline (international students) | N/A |
| Application fee (international students) | $30 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 706 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 289 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 40.9% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.20 |
| Average GRE | 420 verbal 700 quantitative 2.96 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.00 |
| Average GRE | 419 verbal 716 quantitative 3.17 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 81 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | N/A |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | N/A |
| Chemical engineering | http://chemical.louisiana.edu (337) 482-6562 garber@louisiana.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://civil.louisiana.edu (337) 482-6511 kxm8888@louisiana.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://ee.louisiana.edu (337) 482-5365 gt@louisiana.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cacs.louisiana.edu/ (337) 482-6147 mbayoumi@cacs.louisiana.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://ee.louisiana.edu (337) 482-6568 gt@louisiana.edu |
| Engineering management | http://emgt.louisiana.edu (337) 482-5737 tdavies@louisiana.edu |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | N/A |
| Industrial engineering | N/A |
| Materials engineering | N/A |
| Mechanical engineering | http://mche.louisiana.edu (337) 482-6517 smcinerny@louisiana.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | http://petroleum.louisiana.edu (337) 482-5085 fxb1275@louisiana.edu |
| Other engineering programs | N/A |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 309 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 165 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 62 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 63 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 19 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 176 |
| Total master’s graduates | 158 |
| International master’s graduates | 80.4% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 2.5% |
| Female master’s graduates | 29.7% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 18 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 50.0% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 0.0% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 50.0% |
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 | 54 |
| Part-time faculty | 5 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | N/A |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | N/A |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | N/A |
Engineering School Ranking
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | N/A |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 1.8 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 2.0 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 40.9% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 703 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 1.2:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 18 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | N/A |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | N/A |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 309 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 309 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 228 |
| Minority students | 6.6% |
| International students | 75.9% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 81 |
| Minority students | 9.9% |
| International students | 48.1% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Cindy Perez |
| Financial aid phone | (337) 482-6506 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $5,226 per year (in-state) Full-time: $13,888 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $191 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $479 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | N/A |
| Room and board | $8,236 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3,792 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 8 |
| Teaching assistants | 19 |
| Research assistants | 54 |
| Other appointments | 79 |