The College of Engineering at University of Nebraska–Lincoln
EDU
April 29, 2018
Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions |
Jan Hostetler |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) |
March 1 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) |
$50 |
| Application deadline (international students) |
March 1 |
| Application fee (international students) |
$50 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) |
909 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) |
306 |
| Overall acceptance rate |
33.7% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.40 |
| Average GRE |
472 verbal
699 quantitative
3.63 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.60 |
| Average GRE |
427 verbal
739 quantitative
3.21 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students |
Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required |
550 paper test
79 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment |
659 |
| Master’s (full-time) |
214 |
| Master’s (part-time) |
115 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) |
330 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) |
0 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates |
182 |
| Total master’s graduates |
142 |
| International master’s graduates |
26.1% |
| Minority master’s graduates |
15.5% |
| Female master’s graduates |
22.5% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates |
40 |
| International Ph.D. graduates |
52.5% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates |
17.5% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates |
22.5% |
Programs
100.0 percent of students reported specialty information. Totals may exceed 100% due to students with multiple specialities.
| Program |
Faculty |
Student Specialization |
| Agricultural |
22 |
3.3% |
| Architectural |
13 |
10.3% |
| Biomedical |
33 |
1.4% |
| Chemical |
12 |
3.9% |
| Civil |
20 |
15.6% |
| Computer engineering |
11 |
4.2% |
| Computer science |
24 |
15.9% |
| Electrical |
18 |
11.8% |
| Engineering science and engineering physics |
27 |
13.8% |
| Environmental |
18 |
2.1% |
| Industrial / Manufacturing |
11 |
4.6% |
| Materials |
27 |
2.6% |
| Mechanical |
27 |
6.4% |
| Other |
18 |
3.9% |
|
Faculty (2011-2012)
| Full-time faculty |
162 |
| Part-time faculty |
7 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering |
0 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) |
$38,862,220 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year |
149 |
Engineering School Ranking
| #93 |
Best Engineering Schools |
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(6) Ranking by Specialties
#10 in Biological / Agricultural
#91 in Chemical
#61 in Civil
#80 in Computer Engineering
#78 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#91 in Mechanical
|
Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score |
25 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
2.5 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) |
2.8 |
| Overall acceptance rate |
33.7% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) |
723 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio |
2.0:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted |
40 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) |
$38,862,220 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member |
$227,264 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering |
0.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment |
659 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment |
659 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) |
544 |
| Minority students |
4.6% |
| International students |
58.1% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) |
115 |
| Minority students |
9.6% |
| International students |
24.3% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director |
Craig Munier |
| Financial aid phone |
(402) 472-2030 |
Expenses
| Tuition |
Full-time: $380 per credit (in-state)
Full-time: $956 per credit (out-of-state)
Part-time: $380 per credit (in-state)
Part-time: $956 per credit (out-of-state) |
| Required fees |
$1,565 per year |
| Room and board |
$8,647 |
| Books and supplies |
$1,020 |
| Miscellaneous expenses |
$7,056 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships |
4 |
| Teaching assistants |
79 |
| Research assistants |
318 |
| Other appointments |
2 |
