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Purdue University
Overview
Purdue University / Department of Communication is located in West Lafayette, IN, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 75 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 10 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 120 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comprehensive exams or thesis |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
320
Applied
187
Accepted
166
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
75
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 1st | January 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | August 1st | August 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 77 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
484
Total Graduate Students
88%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
11%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.88% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10.74% |
| White or Caucasian | 68% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.21% |
| Asian | 2.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.41% |
| Two or more races | 2.89% |
| Unknown | 1.86% |
Gender
Male (27%)
Female (72%)
Faculty
28
Total faculty
Full-time - 28
Part-time - 0
Male (16)
Female (12)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Interpersonal communication, mass communication, organizational communication, public affairs and issue management, rhetorical studies |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
West Lafayette, IN 47907
United States
United States