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Key Facts: FE Exam Exam
~70%
Avg. Pass Rate
Varies by discipline
110
Exam Questions
NCEES
200-300 hrs
Study Time
Recommended
5h 20m
Exam Duration
NCEES
$175
Exam Fee
NCEES
Open Book
Reference Handbook
On-screen
The FE exam has 110 questions in 5 hours 20 minutes (including break). Pass rates vary by discipline (50-80%). The exam is open-book with a searchable NCEES reference handbook on-screen.
About the FE Exam Exam
The FE exam is the first step toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure. It is offered in seven disciplines: Chemical, Civil, Electrical/Computer, Environmental, Industrial/Systems, Mechanical, and Other Disciplines. Passing earns the Engineer Intern (EI) designation.
Questions
110 scored questions
Time Limit
5 hours 20 minutes
Passing Score
Scaled (varies by discipline)
Exam Fee
$175 (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES))
FE Exam Exam Content Outline
Mathematics & Statistics
Calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, probability, statistics, numerical methods
Engineering Sciences
Statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer
Discipline-Specific Topics
Topics specific to chosen discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, etc.)
Ethics & Professional Practice
NCEES Model Rules, professional ethics, licensure, public safety obligations
Engineering Economics
Time value of money, present/future worth, annual cost, rate of return, benefit-cost
Computational Tools
Spreadsheet analysis, programming concepts, numerical methods, reference handbook usage
How to Pass the FE Exam Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scaled (varies by discipline)
- Exam length: 110 questions
- Time limit: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Exam fee: $175
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
FE Exam Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FE exam pass rate?
Pass rates vary: FE Civil ~67%, FE Mechanical ~72%, FE Electrical ~65%, FE Chemical ~75%, FE Other ~55%.
Which discipline should I take?
Take the discipline matching your degree. If no match, consider FE Other Disciplines. The discipline doesn't need to match your PE license.
Can I use a calculator?
Only NCEES-approved: Casio FX-115 series and TI-30X/TI-36X series. An on-screen calculator is also provided.
How long should I study?
Most study 200-300 hours over 2-4 months. Focus on the NCEES FE Reference Handbook.