Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Melisa Choroszy |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | February 1 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $60 |
| Application deadline (international students) | February 1 |
| Application fee (international students) | $95 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 264 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 121 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 45.8% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.30 |
| Average GRE | 490 verbal 691 quantitative 3.86 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.30 |
| Average GRE | 411 verbal 740 quantitative 3.04 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 500 paper test 61 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | N/A |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.unr.edu/bme (775) 784-6927 nelson@unr.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.unr.edu/cme (775) 784-6771 cme@engr.unr.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.unr.edu/cee (775) 784-6937 cee@unr.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.cse.unr.edu (775) 784-6974 cse@unr.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cse.unr.edu (775) 784-6974 cse@unr.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.unr.edu/ebme (775) 784-6927 ebme@unr.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | http://www.unr.edu/ebme (775) 784-6927 ebme@unr.edu |
| Environmental engineering | http://www.unr.edu/cee (775) 784-6937 cee@unr.edu |
| Industrial engineering | N/A |
| Materials engineering | http://www.unr.edu/cme (775) 784-6771 cme@engr.unr.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.unr.edu/me (775) 784-6931 mecheng@unr.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 | 326 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 117 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 82 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 86 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 41 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 92 |
| Total master’s graduates | 77 |
| International master’s graduates | 41.6% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 14.3% |
| Female master’s graduates | 18.2% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 15 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 80.0% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 0.0% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 26.7% |
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 | 59 |
| Part-time faculty | 32 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 0 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $15,072,641 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 59 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(3) Ranking by Specialties #47 in Civil
#65 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#109 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 16 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.0 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 2.5 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 45.8% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 710 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 1.5:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 15 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $15,072,641 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $251,210 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 326 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 326 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 203 |
| Minority students | 10.3% |
| International students | 52.2% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 123 |
| Minority students | 22.0% |
| International students | 23.6% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Sandra Guidry |
| Financial aid phone | (775) 682-8097 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $277 per credit (in-state) Full-time: $1,032 per credit (out-of-state) Part-time: $277 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $446 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $900 per year |
| Room and board | $13,000 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3,800 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 0 |
| Teaching assistants | 49 |
| Research assistants | 137 |
| Other appointments | 0 |