Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Jahi Simbai |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | January 7 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $50 |
| Application deadline (international students) | January 7 |
| Application fee (international students) | $70 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 2,075 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 971 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 46.8% – Medium |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.50 |
| Average GRE | 506 verbal 710 quantitative 3.90 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.60 |
| Average GRE | 470 verbal 736 quantitative 3.60 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 | N/A |
| Chemical engineering | http://chemeng.mines.edu (303) 273-3508 asum@mines.edu |
| Civil engineering | N/A |
| Computer engineering | N/A |
| Computer science | http://mcs.mines.edu (303) 273-3489 wnavidi@mines.edu |
| Electrical engineering | N/A |
| Engineering management | N/A |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | http://ese.mines.edu (303) 273-3467 tvanhave@mines.edu |
| Industrial engineering | N/A |
| Materials engineering | http://materials.mines.edu (303) 273-3660 sballant@mines.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | N/A |
| Mining | http://mining.mines.edu (303) 273-3701 kdagdelen@mines.edu |
| Nuclear engineering | http://nusec.mines.edu (303) 273-2133 kingjc@mines.edu |
| Petroleum engineering | http://petroleum.mines.edu (303) 273-3188 eozkan@mines.edu |
| Other engineering programs | N/A |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,343 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 690 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 131 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 477 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 45 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 384 |
| Total master’s graduates | 336 |
| International master’s graduates | 20.5% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 9.5% |
| Female master’s graduates | 27.7% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 48 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 41.7% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 12.5% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 22.9% |
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 | 166 |
| Part-time faculty | 75 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 3 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $48,383,820 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 166 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(3) Ranking by Specialties #51 in Chemical
#35 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#35 in Materials
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 35 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 2.8 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.6 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 46.8% – Medium |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 718 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 2.9:1 – Medium |
| Ph.D.s granted | 48 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $48,383,820 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $282,946 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 1.8% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,343 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 1,343 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 1,167 |
| Minority students | 8.9% |
| International students | 30.7% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 176 |
| Minority students | 18.2% |
| International students | 6.3% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Jill Robertson |
| Financial aid phone | (303) 273-3207 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $12,585 per year (in-state) Full-time: $27,270 per year (out-of-state) Part-time: $699 per credit (in-state) Part-time: $1,516 per credit (out-of-state) |
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| Required fees | $1,869 per year |
| Room and board | $18,550 |
| Books and supplies | $1,900 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $1,400 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 81 |
| Teaching assistants | 184 |
| Research assistants | 488 |
| Other appointments | 50 |