News Release

Aug. 23, 2006

Boise State's College of Engineering Moves Up to 12th Place in Latest U.S. News and World Report Survey

Boise State University’s College of Engineering moved up seven slots — from 19th to 12th place — in the U.S. News and World Report’s list of best engineering programs among public, comprehensive universities.

The list is included in the 2007 edition of “America’s Best Colleges,” published annually by U.S. News. The engineering programs are ranked based on a peer survey of deans and senior faculty at engineering schools across the nation.

“We are very pleased that the College of Engineering at Boise State continues to gain recognition for excellence. To be ranked in 12th place in this national survey only 10 years after the college began is quite an accomplishment,” said College of Engineering Dean Cheryl Schrader.

Boise State’s College of Engineering tied with several other public universities for the 12th place ranking, including the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth and California State University-Los Angeles. While the College of Engineering began offering a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering in 2006, it is ranked against master’s and undergraduate schools because its doctoral program is just starting.

The College of Engineering is celebrating its 10th anniversary during the 2006-07 school year with a variety of activities, lectures and events. The yearlong celebration, “Engineering 10.0,” kicks off Friday with a noontime barbecue for engineering students, faculty and industry representatives. Boise Mayor Dave Bieter and Boise State President Bob Kustra will both attend, and Mayor Bieter will present a city proclamation congratulating the College of Engineering on its milestone anniversary.

The college offers 13 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering. The college enrolls more than 1,400 students in its graduate and undergraduate programs. Its researchers have $16.8 million in active externally funded research grants, a 50 percent increase over the past year. In 2004, 68 percent of the engineering graduates from Boise State obtained employment in Idaho industries, according to statistics gathered by the college.

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Contact: Cheryl Schrader, College of Engineering, (208) 426-1153, schrader@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Janelle Brown, University Communications, (208) 426-1790, jbrown2@boisestate.edu

Boise State University is the largest institution of higher education in Idaho with about 18,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff. More than 190 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical degrees are offered within eight colleges. A metropolitan university located in the capital city, Boise State is committed to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and public service.
 

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