Facts & Figures
The Department of Aerospace Engineering is the oldest collegiate aeronautics program in the United States—started in 1914. More than 6,000 aeronautical and aerospace engineers have graduated in 100 years. Here are a few facts and figures that help illustrate our strong reputation of excellence.
RANKINGS
Our Undergraduate Program Ranks #7 and our Graduate Program Ranks #6 among public and private institutions in the nation by U.S. News.
Enrolled Students, Academic Year 2023-2024
256
Grad Students
503
Undergrad Students
2023–2024 USNWR Rankings
#6
Grad Program
#7
Undergrad Program
RESEARCH EXPENDITURES, Fiscal Year 2024
$19M
STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
13:1
CITATIONS (H-index)
865
Google Scholar
707
Scopus
PROFESSORSHIPS & AWARDS
- 14 Named Professorships
- 1 NAE Member (National Academy of Engineering)
- 12 NSF (National Science Foundation) and YI (Young Investigator) Awards
UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITIES ENROLLMENT, Fall 2024
22%
Aerospace Engineering URM
15.4%
Scopus
UNDERGRAD FEMALE ENROLLMENT, Fall 2024
25%
Aerospace Engineering Female
OUR FACULTY
As one of the top aerospace engineering programs in the world, our award-winning faculty will guide you to excellence.
