Engineering School Admissions
Application
| Director of admissions | Liz Hutton |
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) | December 8 |
| Application fee (U.S. residents) | $75 |
| Application deadline (international students) | December 8 |
| Application fee (international students) | $75 |
Admissions Statistics
| Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) | 4,107 |
| Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) | 946 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 23.0% – Low |
Master’s Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.50 |
| Average GRE | 554 verbal 771 quantitative 3.74 analytical writing |
Doctoral Program Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
| Average undergraduate GPA | 3.60 |
| Average GRE | 599 verbal 780 quantitative 4.22 analytical writing |
| TOEFL required for international students | Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required | 550 paper test 83 internet-based test |
Department Contacts
| Aerospace engineering | N/A |
| Biological/Agricultural engineering | N/A |
| Architecture | N/A |
| Biomedical engineering | http://bme.duke.edu (919) 660-5131 ch@duke.edu |
| Chemical engineering | N/A |
| Civil engineering | http://cee.duke.edu (919) 660-5200 miguel.medina@duke.edu |
| Computer engineering | http://www.ee.duke.edu (919) 660-5252 lcarin@ece.duke.edu |
| Computer science | http://www.cs.duke.edu (919) 660-6530 info@cs.duke.edu |
| Electrical engineering | http://www.ee.duke.edu (919) 660-5252 lcarin@ece.duke.edu |
| Engineering management | http://memp.pratt.duke.edu/ (919) 660-5455 brad.fox@duke.edu |
| Engineering science and engineering physics | N/A |
| Environmental engineering | http://cee.duke.edu (919) 660-5200 miguel.medina@duke.edu |
| Industrial engineering | N/A |
| Materials engineering | http://www.mems.duke.edu (919) 660-5310 zauscher@duke.edu |
| Mechanical engineering | http://www.mems.duke.edu (919) 660-5310 dowell@ee.duke.edu |
| Mining | N/A |
| Nuclear engineering | N/A |
| Petroleum engineering | N/A |
| Other engineering programs | http:////meng.pratt.duke.edu/about (919) 660-5455 meng@pratt.duke.edu |
Engineering School Academics
Enrollment
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 907 |
| Master’s (full-time) | 382 |
| Master’s (part-time) | 49 |
| Ph.D. (full-time) | 476 |
| Ph.D. (part-time) | 0 |
Graduates (2011)
| Total graduates | 287 |
| Total master’s graduates | 224 |
| International master’s graduates | 49.6% |
| Minority master’s graduates | 20.1% |
| Female master’s graduates | 27.2% |
| Total Ph.D. graduates | 63 |
| International Ph.D. graduates | 42.9% |
| Minority Ph.D. graduates | 15.9% |
| Female Ph.D. graduates | 20.6% |
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 | 118 |
| Part-time faculty | 16 |
| Full-time faculty elected to the National Academy of Engineering | 3 |
Research (2010-2011)
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $90,082,000 |
| Full-time faculty engaged in engineering-related research during 2010-2011 academic year | 104 |
Engineering School Ranking
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(6) Ranking by Specialties #3 in Biomedical / Bioengineering
#29 in Civil
#30 in Computer Engineering
#30 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
#12 in Environmental / Environmental Health
#27 in Mechanical
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Engineering Ranking Scores
| Score | 55 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) | 3.7 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) | 3.7 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 23.0% – Low |
| Average GRE quantitative score (master’s and Ph.D. students) | 774 |
| Ph.D. student/faculty ratio | 4.0:1 – High |
| Ph.D.s granted | 63 |
| Engineering school research expenditures (2010-2011 fiscal year) | $90,082,000 |
| Research expenditures per faculty member | $756,991 |
| Faculty membership in National Academy of Engineering | 2.5% |
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 907 |
Engineering School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
| Total graduate engineering enrollment | 907 |
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) | 858 |
| Minority students | 12.7% |
| International students | 55.6% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) | 49 |
| Minority students | 24.5% |
| International students | 4.1% |
Engineering School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director | Lisa Alfman |
| Financial aid phone | (919) 681-1552 |
Expenses
| Tuition | |
| Full-time: $40,720 per year Part-time: $1,860 per credit |
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| Required fees | $745 per year |
| Room and board | $10,890 |
| Books and supplies | $1,240 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $7,665 |
Financial Aid Availability
| Fellowships | 309 |
| Teaching assistants | 10 |
| Research assistants | 171 |
| Other appointments | 386 |