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NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam

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1

Math and Core FundamentalsYou are here

Front-load mathematics, statistics, ethics, economics, and computational tools.

35
hours
2

Mechanics and Materials

Master statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and structural analysis/design.

45
hours
3

Civil Systems Domains

Focus on geotechnical, transportation, hydrology/hydraulics, environmental, and construction.

60
hours
4

Timed Simulation and Review

Run full-length timed practice blocks and tighten handbook lookup speed.

30
hours
Estimated total study time
170 hours
That's about 17 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the FE Exam?

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Age
Education
Typically an EAC/ABET-accredited engineering degree path (state board rules apply).
Experience
Many jurisdictions allow senior engineering students or recent graduates to sit.
Additional Requirements
  • State board approval is required before scheduling.
  • Exam is computer-based at Pearson VUE test centers.
  • NCEES-approved calculator policy applies.

FE Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8-16 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

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Retake Policy

NCEES policy allows one attempt per testing window and no more than three attempts in a 12-month period.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$225 (NCEES)
Application FeeAny additional board processing fee is set by the licensing board jurisdiction
Total Estimated Cost$225 plus any required state board fees
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FE Exam Details

NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam

Administered by NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying)

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NCEES does not publish a fixed passing score (scaled scoring model)
Passing Score
110
Questions
6-hour
Hours
$225 NCEES exam fee (state board fees may also apply)
Exam Fee
Study time: NCEES does not publish an official study-hour requirement
Prerequisites: Approved by your state licensing board; many candidates test near graduation from an EAC/ABET-accredited engineering program
Valid for: No national expiration of a passing FE result

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying) content outline

Mathematics6%-10% (7-11 questions)

Analytic geometry, calculus, roots of equations, and vector analysis.

Probability and Statistics4%-5% (4-6 questions)

Central tendency, dispersion, estimation, regression, and expected value.

Computational Tools4%-5% (4-6 questions)

Spreadsheet computations and structured programming fundamentals.

Ethics and Professional Practice4%-5% (4-6 questions)

Codes of ethics, liability, licensure, sustainability, and contracts.

Engineering Economics4%-5% (4-6 questions)

Discounted cash flow, break-even and benefit-cost analysis, and uncertainty.

Statics6%-10% (7-11 questions)

Resultants, equilibrium, frames/trusses, centroids, and moments of inertia.

Dynamics4%-5% (4-6 questions)

Kinematics, force-acceleration, impulse-momentum, and work-energy.

Mechanics of Materials6%-10% (7-11 questions)

Stress/strain, deformation, Mohr's circle, columns, and composites.

Materials4%-5% (4-6 questions)

Concrete/asphalt mix and properties of steel, wood, and engineered materials.

Fluid Mechanics4%-5% (4-6 questions)

Fluid properties/statics plus flow, energy, and momentum equations.

Hydraulics and Hydrologic Systems7%-11% (8-12 questions)

Hydrology, open-channel/pipe flow, pumps, and storm systems.

Structural Analysis5%-8% (6-9 questions)

Determinacy, stability, force/deflection, and load paths.

Structural Design5%-8% (6-9 questions)

Steel and reinforced concrete component design basics.

Geotechnical Engineering8%-13% (9-14 questions)

Soil properties, foundations, earth pressure, seepage, and slope stability.

Transportation Engineering7%-11% (8-12 questions)

Geometric design, pavement systems, traffic flow, and control devices.

Environmental Engineering5%-8% (6-9 questions)

Water quality/testing, regulations, and water/wastewater systems.

Construction4%-5% (4-6 questions)

Delivery methods, scheduling, safety, estimating, and project management.

Surveying4%-5% (4-6 questions)

Angles, distances, coordinates, closures, and earthwork/volume computation.

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