Department of Geosciences
Boise, ID
65
Students
Urban
Setting
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Boise State University / Department of Geosciences is located in Boise, ID, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geosciences | |
| Master of Earth Science (M E Sci) | Earth science | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Geoscience |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
73
Applied
21
Accepted
14
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | October 15th | October 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | BS in related field, minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
65
Total Graduate Students
20%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
80%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.69% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.54% |
| White or Caucasian | 78% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.54% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (63%)
Female (36%)
Faculty
20
Total faculty
Male (15)
Female (5)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Seismology, geothermal aquifers, sedimentation, tectonics, seismo-acoustic propagation |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-0399
United States
Boise, ID 83725-0399
United States