Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Scott Webster |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | February 15 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $50 |
| Application deadline (international students) | N/A |
| Application fee (international students) | $50 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 284 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 220 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 77.5% – High |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.30 |
| Average GRE | 339 verbal 676 quantitative 2.94 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.10 |
| Average GRE | 560 verbal 765 quantitative 3.72 analytical writing |
| 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 | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.umassd.edu/catalog/graduate (508) 910-6572 vchalivendra@umassd.edu |
| Chemical engineering | N/A |
| Civil engineering | http://www.umassd.edu/catalog/graduate (508) 999-8481 hmiller@umassd.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.umassd.edu/catalog/graduate (508) 999-8434 kpayton@umassd.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.umassd.edu/catalog/graduate (508) 999-8294 x2chang@umassd.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.umassd.edu/catalog/graduate (508) 999-8434 kpayton@umassd.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | N/A |
| Industrial engineering | N/A |
| Materials engineering | http://www.umassd.edu/catalog/graduate (508) 999-9147 qfan@umassd.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.umassd.edu/catalog/graduate (508) 999-8498 jrice@umassd.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.umassd.edu/catalog/graduate (508) 999-8604 graduate@umassd.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 238 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 85 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 92 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 32 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 29 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 66 |
| Total master’s graduates | 62 |
| International master’s graduates | 75.8% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 1.6% |
| Female master’s graduates | 22.6% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 4 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 50.0% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 25.0% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 25.0% |
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 | 47 |
| Part-time faculty | 11 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 0 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $2,660,231 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 41 |
Engineering School Ranking
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | N/A |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.1 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 2.8 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 77.5% – High |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 698 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 0.7:1 – Low |
| Ph.D.s granted | 4 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $2,660,231 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $61,865 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 238 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 238 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 117 |
| Minority students | 5.1% |
| International students | 69.2% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 121 |
| Minority students | 8.3% |
| International students | 36.4% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Bruce Palmer |
| Financial aid phone | (508) 999-8632 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $12,381 per year (in-state) Full-time: $21,952 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $516 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $915 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | N/A |
| Room and board | $10,178 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $1,712 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 0 |
| Teaching assistants | 34 |
| Research assistants | 44 |
| Other appointments | 0 |