Rankings
The department's undergraduate program is ranked seventh and the graduate program is ranked fifth among public institutions by the U.S. News & World Report.
Students
| Enrollment (Fall 2019) | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 634 |
| Graduate | 190 |
| Total Enrollment | 824 |
| Degrees Awarded (AY 2018-2019) | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 147 |
| Master's | 32 |
| Ph.D. | 14 |
| Total Awarded | 193 |
Faculty
With a high-quality student body and outstanding faculty, the department is well poised to achieve its mission of excellence in all three areas. Some indicators of our faculty recognition include:
- 41 tenured/tenure-track faculty
- 3 Endowed Chair Holders
- 4 Endowed Professorships
- 5 Distinguished Professors
- 8 National Academy of Engineering Members
Research Areas
Aerodynamics and Propulsion
Dynamics and Controls
Materials and Structures
Systems and Design