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FE Civil (Fundamentals of Engineering — Civil)

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FE FE Exam License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

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?

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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$225 (NCEES)
Application FeeAny state-board application fee is set by the licensing jurisdiction
Total Estimated Cost$225 plus jurisdiction-specific board fees
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Free FE Civil Prep Tools

Reported exam pass rate: 66% for 6,247 first-time EAC/ABET examinees testing within 12 months of graduation (NCEES, July 2026). Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.

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

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What You'll Study

6 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

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
$225 paid directly to NCEES; a state licensing board may charge separate application or eligibility fees
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

Analytic geometry, calculus, vectors, probability, statistics, and numerical methods.

Ethics & Professional Practice4-6 questions

Professional ethics, liability, licensure, contracts, and protection of public welfare.

Engineering Economics5-8 questions

Time value of money, costs, break-even and benefit-cost analysis, sustainability, and uncertainty.

Statics8-12 questions

Force systems, equilibrium, frames and trusses, centroids, area moments of inertia, and friction.

Dynamics4-6 questions

Kinematics, mass moments of inertia, force-acceleration, work, energy, and power.

Mechanics of Materials7-11 questions

Shear and moment diagrams, stress and strain, deformation, combined stress, and Mohr's circle.

Materials5-8 questions

Concrete and asphalt mix design, test methods, specifications, and material properties.

Fluid Mechanics6-9 questions

Flow measurement, fluid properties, fluid statics, energy, impulse, and momentum.

Surveying6-9 questions

Angles, distances, area and earthwork computations, coordinates, and leveling.

Water Resources & Environmental Engineering10-15 questions

Hydrology, hydraulics, pumps, distribution and collection systems, groundwater, quality, and treatment.

Structural Engineering10-15 questions

Analysis, deflection, stability, loads, steel components, and reinforced-concrete components.

Geotechnical Engineering10-15 questions

Soil classification, phase relations, effective stress, strength, foundations, settlement, slopes, and stabilization.

Transportation Engineering9-14 questions

Geometric and pavement design, capacity and flow, traffic control, planning, and safety.

Construction Engineering8-12 questions

Administration, operations and methods, controls, estimating, safety, and drawing interpretation.

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