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Purdue University
Overview
Purdue University / Department of Psychological Sciences is located in West Lafayette, IN, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Behavioral neuroscience | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Industrial/organizational psychology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Mathematical and computational cognitive science | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Cognitive psychology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Clinical psychology |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 9 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 6 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
288
Applied
23
Accepted
16
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 | December 3rd | December 3rd | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 77 |
|
| TWE: Recommended |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
68
Total Graduate Students
5%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
94%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.82% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.47% |
| White or Caucasian | 60% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 5.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 2.94% |
| Unknown | 2.94% |
Gender
Male (35%)
Female (64%)
Faculty
47
Total faculty
Full-time - 46
Part-time - 1
Male (29)
Female (18)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Career development of women in science, development of friendships during childhood and adolescence, social competence, human information processing |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
West Lafayette, IN 47907
United States
United States