Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | John Mullin |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | January 15 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $70 |
| Application deadline (international students) | January 15 |
| Application fee (international students) | $70 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 3,120 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 896 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 28.7% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.50 |
| Average GRE | 496 verbal 743 quantitative 3.74 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.60 |
| Average GRE | 528 verbal 768 quantitative 3.85 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 80 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | N/A |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | N/A |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.che.umass.edu (413) 545-2507 wallace@ecs.umass.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.cee.umass.edu (413) 545-0686 ceedgrad@ecs.umass.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.ece.umass.edu (413) 545-4583 ecegrad@ecs.umass.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cs.umass.edu (413) 545-3640 csinfo@cs.umass.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ece.umass.edu (413) 545-4583 ecegrad@ecs.umass.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | http://www.cee.umass.edu (413) 545-0686 ceedgrad@ecs.umass.edu |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.mie.umass.edu (413) 545-3827 miegrad@ecs.umass.edu |
| Materials engineering | http://www.pse.umass.edu (413) 545-0433 graduate@polysci.umass.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.mie.umass.edu (413) 545-3827 miegrad@ecs.umass.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | N/A |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 825 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 315 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 1 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 509 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | N/A |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 188 |
| Total master’s graduates | 134 |
| International master’s graduates | 45.5% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 6.7% |
| Female master’s graduates | 23.1% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 54 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 68.5% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | N/A |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 25.9% |
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 | 151 |
| Part-time faculty | 1 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 1 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $53,546,355 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 145 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(8) Ranking by Specialties #32 in Chemical
#54 in Civil
#35 in Computer Engineering
#48 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#41 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#34 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#30 in Materials
#52 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 38 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.9 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.4 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 28.7% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 754 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 3.4:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 54 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $53,546,355 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $359,371 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.7% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 825 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 825 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 824 |
| Minority students | 6.2% |
| International students | 57.2% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 1 |
| Minority students | 0.0% |
| International students | 0.0% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Suzanne Peters |
| Financial aid phone | (413) 577-0555 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $2,640 per year (in-state) Full-time: $9,937 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $110 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $414 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $11,811 per year |
| Room and board | $9,000 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $1,500 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 31 |
| Teaching assistants | 55 |
| Research assistants | 534 |
| Other appointments | 7 |