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The decision to enter the field of nuclear engineering was made in 1957, while Dr. John C. Calhoun was dean of engineering. The AGN-201 nuclear training reactor was purchased and installed in the mechanical engineering shops building, under the direction of Dr. Richard E. Wainerdi in 1957. At the time when the Academic Council approved the recommendation for a nuclear engineering department, only two degree programs were administered: a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in nuclear engineering. The undergraduate program was established in 1966.
The Department of Nuclear Engineering is the largest program by student population in the U.S. Our program is ranks fifth in graduate studies nationally among public universities.
Ranked among public institutions, 2025
Research expenditures for Fiscal Year 2023, as reported to U.S. News and World Report/ASEE
Student Enrollment
| Student Level | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 323 |
| Master's | 60 |
| Doctoral | 88 |
| Total Enrollment | 471 |
Degrees Awarded
| Student Level | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73 |
| Master's | 17 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
| Total Degrees Awarded | 102 |
Faculty
| Tenure Status | Number of Faculty |
|---|---|
| Tenured/Tenure-Track | 17 |
| Academic Professional Track | 6 |
| Total Faculty | 23 |