Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Shandra Pelagio |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | February 1 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $65 |
| Application deadline (international students) | February 1 |
| Application fee (international students) | $65 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 329 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 162 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 49.2% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | N/A |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | N/A |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 76 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | N/A |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.ele.uri.edu (401) 874-2505 info@ele.uri.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.egr.uri.edu/che (401) 874-2655 rbrown@egr.uri.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.uri.edu/cve (401) 874-2692 gt@uri.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.ele.uri.edu (401) 874-2505 info@ele.uri.edu |
| Computer science | N/A |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ele.uri.edu (401) 874-2505 info@ele.uri.edu |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | N/A |
| Industrial engineering | http://mcise.uri.edu (401) 874-2524 taggart@egr.uri.edu |
| Materials engineering | N/A |
| Mechanical engineering | http://mcise.uri.edu (401) 874-2524 taggart@egr.uri.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.oce.uri.edu (401) 874-6139 baxter@egr.uri.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 251 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 98 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 63 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 51 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 39 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 65 |
| Total master’s graduates | 55 |
| International master’s graduates | 32.7% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 7.3% |
| Female master’s graduates | 27.3% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 10 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 60.0% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 0.0% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 0.0% |
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 | 62 |
| Part-time faculty | 1 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 0 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $7,078,140 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 62 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(3) Ranking by Specialties #96 in Civil
#89 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#109 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 15 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.2 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 2.6 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 49.2% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | N/A |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 0.8:1 – Low |
| Ph.D.s granted | 10 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $7,078,140 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $112,351 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.0% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 251 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 251 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 149 |
| Minority students | 43.0% |
| International students | 35.6% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 102 |
| Minority students | 30.4% |
| International students | 32.4% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Bonnie Saccucci |
| Financial aid phone | (401) 874-2314 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $10,432 per year (in-state) Full-time: $23,130 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $580 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $1,285 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $2,654 per year |
| Room and board | $14,000 |
| Books and supplies | $2,050 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $1,500 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 0 |
| Teaching assistants | 28 |
| Research assistants | 33 |
| Other appointments | 14 |