MS Program Admissions Overview
Thank you for your interest in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at The Ohio State University.
If you are just starting your search, take a look at Current Research, Graduate Research Areas and Welcome from the Chair. These will give you an idea of the scope and size of our program.
For a complete list of Master of Science (MS) applications requirements and deadlines, please refer to Application Process.
An overview of MS admission requirements include:
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bachelor of science degree in electrical, computer engineering or related field
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An undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
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For more information see 2016 MS Admission Statistics below
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The cumulative GPAs from all undergraduate and graduate work are used for the admission review
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The quality of the school(s) where the applicant has studied
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For US institutions, a ranking by US News & World Report is important
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The applicant’s recommendation letters
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GRE scores, especially from the quantitative or math section
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ALL MS APPLICANTS need to submit an official GRE score
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The scores should be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to the Ohio State Graduate Admissions office
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Please see below for some exceptions for Ohio State University ECE undergraduate applicants
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No GRE subject tests are required
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The TOEFL score in English comprehension is required for applicants who graduated from schools outside the U.S.
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Internet based test (IBT) preferred score is 92.
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For information about the IELTS and MELAB, please see FAQ #9
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The scores should be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to the OSU Graduate Admissions office
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The GRE is required for the MS admission application.
Exceptions to the GRE requirement apply only to ECE Ohio State University undergrads who meet the following criteria:
- 100% of credits completed at Ohio State with:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
- 60 or more Ohio State credits completed with:
- Ohio State cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher and
- Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher
- 30 to 59 credits completed at Ohio State with:
- Ohio State cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher and
- Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher
- GRE scores are required for Fellowship competition (Please discuss with your potential faculty advisor)
Please note: GRE scores will make your applicaiton more competitive
2016 MS Admission Statistics:
- 1249 total applications received for Autumn 2016
- Approximately 10% admission rate
- Those offered admission in 2016 include:
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GPA |
GRE Quantitative Score |
Average |
3.65 |
164 |
Range |
3.29-3.99 |
157-170 |
Factors that influence an admission outcome:
- Strength of previous academic program(s) and institution(s)
- GPAs obtained in all post-secondary academics
- GRE scores, especially in the math or quantitative section
- Letters of recommendations
- The competitiveness of the pool of applicants for the year
- English proficiency scores, if applicable
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Applicant’s additional experience
ECE strives for diversity, including underrepresented US applicants, and a balanced international population.
You can contact Beth Bucher.9@osu.edu for information about the MS application process or degree requirements.