Short answer
NCEES publishes pass rates by discipline. First-time takers generally pass at noticeably higher rates than repeat takers.
FE Exam Prep: How to Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
- Take it soon after graduation, while the material is fresh.
- Plan 2–3 months of study (about 150–250 hours).
- Learn the Reference Handbook: know where every formula is.
- Master the high-weight topics in your discipline’s specification.
- Do timed practice problems. Our FE practice test mixes math, statics, dynamics, fluids, thermo, electrical, economics and ethics.
Planning a management track too? See the PMP exam.
USA FE Exam: Quick Facts
- Administered by
- NCEES (Pearson VUE test centers)
- Questions
- 110
- Appointment
- 6 hours (≈5h20m exam + tutorial and break)
- Fee
- $225 to NCEES (plus any state fees)
- Reference
- Electronic NCEES FE Reference Handbook
- Result
- Pass/fail, usually within 7–10 days
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