Rankings
The department's undergraduate program is ranked seventh and the graduate program is ranked sixth among public institutions by the U.S. News & World Report.
Students
| Enrollment (Fall 2018) | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 611 |
| Graduate | 176 |
| Total Enrollment | 787 |
| Degrees Awarded (AY 2017-2018) | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 132 |
| Master's | 14 |
| Ph.D. | 10 |
| Total Awarded | 156 |
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:
- 43 tenured/tenure-track faculty
- 3 Endowed Chair Holders
- 4 Endowed Professorships
- 5 Distinguished Professors
- 8 National Academy of Engineering Members
Research Areas
Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Dynamics and Controls
Materials and Structures