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FE Civil (Fundamentals of Engineering — Civil)

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FE FE Exam License: Complete Roadmap

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1

Math, Statics, and Mechanics BaseYou are here

Lock in calculus, statistics, statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials fundamentals.

60
hours
2

Civil Discipline Domains

Drill structural, geotechnical, transportation, hydraulics, and environmental engineering content.

100
hours
3

Reference Handbook Practice

Solve problems using only the NCEES FE Reference Handbook to build lookup speed.

60
hours
4

Timed 110-Question Simulations

Run full mock exams under the 3-minutes-per-question pace and refine pacing strategy.

40
hours
Estimated total study time
260 hours
That's about 26 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the FE Civil Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Most candidates are seniors or graduates of EAC/ABET-accredited engineering programs; jurisdiction-specific rules vary.
Experience
No experience required to sit for FE Civil; PE Civil licensure later requires progressive engineering experience.
Additional Requirements
  • Exam is delivered at Pearson VUE test centers.
  • Only NCEES-approved calculators are allowed.
  • Some boards require approval before NCEES registration.

FE Civil Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8-16 weeks for many candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

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

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$175 (NCEES)
Application FeeAny state-board application fee is set by the licensing jurisdiction
Total Estimated Cost$175 plus jurisdiction-specific board fees
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Coverage mapped across all 17 NCEES FE Civil content areas with explanation-first feedback.

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Targeted remediation across statics, structural, geotechnical, hydraulics, and transportation domains.

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What You'll Study

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FE Civil Exam Details

FE Civil (Fundamentals of Engineering — Civil)

Administered by NCEES

Official Source
NCEES does not publish a fixed passing score; results are reported pass/fail
Passing Score
110
Questions
6-hour
Hours
$175 NCEES exam fee (state board fees may also apply)
Exam Fee
Study time: 200-300 hours over 2-4 months is commonly reported by candidates
Prerequisites: Eligibility set by each state board; most candidates are seniors or graduates of EAC/ABET-accredited engineering programs
Valid for: No national expiration after passing; licensure timelines are board-specific

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official NCEES content outline

Mathematics & Statistics8-12 questions

Calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, probability, statistics, and numerical methods.

Engineering Sciences4-6 questions

Thermodynamics, heat transfer, electricity, and fluid properties basics.

Computational Tools3-5 questions

Spreadsheet analysis, basic algorithms, and NCEES Reference Handbook navigation.

Ethics & Professional Practice4-6 questions

NCEES Model Rules, public welfare, responsible charge, and conflict of interest.

Engineering Economics4-6 questions

Time value of money, present/future worth, rate of return, and depreciation.

Statics8-12 questions

Free-body diagrams, equilibrium, trusses, friction, centroids, and beam reactions.

Dynamics4-6 questions

Kinematics, Newton's laws, work-energy, projectiles, and rotational dynamics.

Mechanics of Materials6-9 questions

Axial, torsional, and bending stress; deflection; Mohr's circle; column buckling.

Materials4-6 questions

Concrete (ACI 318), structural steel (ASTM), asphalt, aggregates, and material testing.

Fluid Mechanics5-8 questions

Hydrostatics, Bernoulli, continuity, Reynolds number, friction loss, and pump power.

Surveying4-6 questions

Differential leveling, traverses, horizontal/vertical curves, and stadia.

Hydraulics & Hydrologic Systems8-12 questions

Manning's equation, Rational Method, SCS curve number, Darcy's law, critical depth.

Structural Engineering9-14 questions

Reinforced concrete, structural steel (LRFD/ASD), wind/seismic loads, deflection.

Geotechnical Engineering9-14 questions

USCS/AASHTO classification, bearing capacity, earth pressure, consolidation, slope stability.

Transportation Engineering8-12 questions

AASHTO geometric design, sight distance, superelevation, ESAL, signalized capacity.

Construction Engineering4-6 questions

CPM scheduling, OSHA excavation safety, earthwork, and estimating.

Environmental Engineering5-8 questions

Water and wastewater treatment, BOD/COD, disinfection, and air quality (NAAQS).

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