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Rankings Update

The college is progressing in many ways. Including enrollment, research expenditures, programs offered, and academic support. Take a look at how we're doing.

Academics

Ranked 37th (undergraduate) and 31st (graduate) among public colleges of engineering (U.S. News & World Report 2019).

Seven departments with nationally ranked programs and seven internationally known research centers.

Total Full-Time Enrollment

  • Undergraduate: 3,488
  • Graduate, MS: 401
  • Graduate, PhD: 714
  • Total: 4,603

Degrees Granted

  • Bachelor of Science: 638
  • Master of Science: 217
  • Doctor of Philosophy: 110
  • Total: 965

Students Stats

93 percent undergraduate student growth since 2005.

42 percent of graduating seniors participate in internships and co-ops

Incoming students have an average ACT of 29.6 and an average GPA of 4.2.

23 percent of undergraduates are female—female enrollment has increased 50 percent since 2005.

30 percent growth in PhD enrollment since 2012.

It’s now the 24th largest PhD program among public schools of engineering (31st overall) and one of the fastest growing.

22 percent female graduate student enrollment.

8 percent underrepresented minority graduate students.

Faculty Profile

4 National Academy of Engineering members

11 UT-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Governor’s Chairs

1 Distinguished Scientist

2 University Distinguished Professors

Research

$85M in annual research expenditures.

Alumni

28,500+ alumni across all 50 states and 80 countries.

PhD Enrollment

2011 495
2012 543
2013 566
2014 631
2015 667
2016 693
2017 748
2018 728
2019 714

Research Expenditures

2011 $54,500,000
2012 $56,800,000
2013 $62,900,000
2014 $63,500,000
2015 $68,200,000
2016 $74,600,000
2017 $79,000,000
2018 $81,000,000
2019 $85,000,000