Overview

Program in Civil Engineering / Program in Civil Engineering is located in Knoxville, TN, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science/Master of Business Administration (MS/MBA)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	24
Doctoral Degrees	11

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test is optional for US applicants. GRE is required for all MS applicants who earned their undergraduate degrees from non-US institutions. Minimum GRE scores for admission are Q = 155 and Q+V = 300. Thesis Alternate accepted
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test is optional for US applicants, required for all applicants who earned their undergraduate degrees from non-US institutions. Minimum GRE scores for admission are Q = 155 and Q+V = 300. Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

85

Applied

47

Accepted

29

Enrolled

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 1st	February 1st	No
Winter deadline	June 15th	February 15th	No
Spring deadline	June 15th	June 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test is optional for US applicants. GRE is required for all MS applicants who earned their undergraduate degrees from non-US institutions. Minimum GRE scores for admission are Q = 155 and Q+V = 300.
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0; applicants with less than 3.0 GPA are evaluated on a case by case basis; 3 references; statement of purpose; resume
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test is optional for US applicants, required for all applicants who earned their undergraduate degrees from non-US institutions. Minimum GRE scores for admission are Q = 155 and Q+V = 300.
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Individual evaluations are made for admission to the PhD program; minimum GPA of 3.0 for U.S. degree holders and 3.3 for non-U.S. degree holders is required on previously completed graduate course work; 3 references; statement of research interest; resume

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 80

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	February 1
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Career or field-related internships

Student Body

130

Total Graduate Students

40%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.77%
Black or African American	0.77%
White or Caucasian	53%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	4.62%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (76%)

Female (23%)

Faculty

28

Total faculty

Full-time - 25

Part-time - 3

Male (23)

Female (5)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Multi-functional composites and mechanics of materials, geohydrologic investigations and monitoring, structures and vibrations, geotechnical and earthquake engineering, transportation system planning and design
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 325 John D. Tickle Building
851 Neyland Drive
Knoxville, TN  37996-2313
United States

Contact Dr. Chris D Cox
Head
Email: ccox9@utk.edu
Phone: -974-2503
Fax: 865-974-2669

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