Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Yvonne Kilpatrick |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | February 1 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $60 |
| Application deadline (international students) | February 1 |
| Application fee (international students) | $60 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 1,655 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 323 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 19.5% – Low |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | 508 verbal 742 quantitative 3.91 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | N/A |
| Average GRE | 504 verbal 767 quantitative 3.61 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 80 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | http://www.engr.utk.edu/mabe/ (865) 974-5115 mabeinfo@utk.edu |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | http://bioengr.ag.utk.edu/ (865) 974-7266 bess@utk.edu |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://www.engr.utk.edu/mabe/ (865) 974-5115 mabeinfo@utk.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.engr.utk.edu/cbe/ (865) 974-2421 cbe@utk.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.engr.utk.edu/civil/ (865) 974-2503 cee@utk.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.eecs.utk.edu/ (865) 974-3461 gradinfo@eecs.utk.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.eecs.utk.edu/ (865) 974-3461 gradinfo@eecs.utk.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.eecs.utk.edu/ (865) 974-3461 gradinfo@eecs.utk.edu |
| Engineering management | http://www.utsi.edu/academics/iieandem/ (865) 974-3333 iiedept@utk.edu |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | http://www.utsi.edu/academics/mabe/engscience.htm (931) 393-7351 tmoeller@utsi.edu |
| Environmental engineering | http://www.engr.utk.edu/civil/ (865) 974-2503 cee@utk.edu |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.engr.utk.edu/ie/ (865) 974-3333 iiedept@utk.edu |
| Materials engineering | http://www.engr.utk.edu/mse/ (865) 974-5336 mse@utk.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.engr.utk.edu/mabe/ (865) 974-5115 mabeinfo@utk.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | http://www.engr.utk.edu/nuclear/ (865) 974-2525 utne@utk.edu |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.utsi.edu (931) 393-7100 admit@utsi.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 916 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 241 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 177 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 423 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 75 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 214 |
| Total master’s graduates | 170 |
| International master’s graduates | 18.8% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 9.4% |
| Female master’s graduates | 18.8% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 44 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 65.9% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 4.5% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 25.0% |
Programs
96.9 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 | 156 |
| Part-time faculty | 46 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 1 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $56,971,000 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 96 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(10) Ranking by Specialties #34 in Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical
#23 in Biological / Agricultural
#61 in Chemical
#61 in Civil
#62 in Computer Engineering
#62 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#48 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#53 in Materials
#62 in Mechanical
#9 in Nuclear
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 33 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.7 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.0 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 19.5% – Low |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 759 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 2.7:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 44 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $56,971,000 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $372,359 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 0.6% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 916 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 916 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 664 |
| Minority students | 8.1% |
| International students | 45.2% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 252 |
| Minority students | 8.7% |
| International students | 7.5% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Jeffrey Gerkin |
| Financial aid phone | (865) 974-3131 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $9,494 per year (in-state) Full-time: $26,636 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $464 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $1,400 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $106 per credit |
| Room and board | $11,040 |
| Books and supplies | $1,704 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $5,708 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 37 |
| Teaching assistants | 198 |
| Research assistants | 495 |
| Other appointments | 39 |