Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | John P. Coulter |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | January 15 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $75 |
| Application deadline (international students) | January 15 |
| Application fee (international students) | $75 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 3,158 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 731 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 23.1% – Low |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.30 |
| Average GRE | 455 verbal 756 quantitative 3.38 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.50 |
| Average GRE | 486 verbal 775 quantitative 3.39 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 | http://www.lehigh.edu/~inbioe/ (610) 758-4091 emc2@lehigh.edu |
| Chemical engineering | http://www.che.lehigh.edu (610) 758-4261 inchegs@lehigh.edu |
| Civil engineering | http://www.lehigh.edu/~incee/ (610) 758-3530 pmv1@lehigh.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.eecs.lehigh.edu/compe/ (610) 758-3099 hew207@lehigh.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cse.lehigh.edu/ (610) 758-3065 jlf2@lehigh.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ece.lehigh.edu/ (610) 758-4072 cbb310@lehigh.edu |
| Engineering management | http://www.lehigh.edu/ise/ (610) 758-4051 inise@lehigh.edu |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | http://www.lehigh.edu/~incee/ (610) 758-3530 pmv1@lehigh.edu |
| Industrial engineering | http://www.lehigh.edu/ise/ (610) 758-4051 inise@lehigh.edu |
| Materials engineering | http://www.lehigh.edu/~inmatsci (610) 758-4222 amme@lehigh.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.lehigh.edu/~inmem/ (610) 758-4107 jmc4@lehigh.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http://www.lehigh.edu/esei (610) 758-3650 ejk311@lehigh.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 727 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 88 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 75 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 564 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 0 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 241 |
| Total master’s graduates | 199 |
| International master’s graduates | 41.2% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 6.5% |
| Female master’s graduates | 32.7% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 42 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 76.2% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 2.4% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 19.0% |
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 | 105 |
| Part-time faculty | 10 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 10 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $22,899,021 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 60 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(8) Ranking by Specialties #44 in Chemical
#24 in Civil
#57 in Computer Engineering
#57 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#41 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#17 in Industrial / Manufacturing
#30 in Materials
#44 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 43 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 3.1 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.4 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 23.1% – Low |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 766 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 5.4:1 – High |
| Ph.D.s granted | 42 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $22,899,021 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $216,028 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 9.5% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 727 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 727 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 652 |
| Minority students | 4.1% |
| International students | 64.6% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 75 |
| Minority students | 16.0% |
| International students | 5.3% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Linda Bell |
| Financial aid phone | (610) 758-3181 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $1,220 per credit Part-time: $1,220 per credit |
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| Required fees | $0 per year |
| Room and board | $10,800 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $1,520 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 36 |
| Teaching assistants | 64 |
| Research assistants | 201 |
| Other appointments | 60 |