Admissions

Master of Science Admission Statistics

The following data will give you an understanding of the high quality of our applicants, but are not the only criteria used in making our decisions. Our faculty compare applications to our department based on academic preparation, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, GRE scores, and work experience (if any). We carefully choose our admitted applicants based on the above criteria, and we review our decisions to ensure diversity in our student population based on citizenship, ethnicity, gender, and work experience.


2012

  • Approximately 19% of all MS applicants were admitted.
  • Average TOEFL score of admitted applicants = 110/120.
  • Average GRE Verbal score of admitted applicants = 649/800 and 162/170.
  • Average GRE Quantitative score of admitted applicants = 793/800 and 166/170.
  • Average GRE Analytical Writing score of admitted applicants = 4.5/6.
  • Average undergraduate GPA of admitted applicants = 3.78/4.00.

2011

  • Approximately 30% of all MS applicants were admitted.
  • Average TOEFL score of admitted applicants = 110/120.
  • Average GRE Verbal score of admitted applicants = 633/800.
  • Average GRE Quantitative score of admitted applicants = 791/800.
  • Average GRE Analytical Writing score of admitted applicants = 4.5/6.
  • Average undergraduate GPA of admitted applicants = 3.75/4.00.

2010

  • Approximately 37% of all MS applicants were admitted.
  • Average TOEFL score of admitted applicants = 110/120.
  • Average GRE Verbal score of admitted applicants = 612/800.
  • Average GRE Quantitative score of admitted applicants = 787/800.
  • Average GRE Analytical Writing score of admitted applicants = 4.5/6.
  • Average undergraduate GPA of admitted applicants = 3.71/4.00.