Department of Astronomy
Pasadena, CA
21
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
California Institute of Technology / Department of Astronomy is located in Pasadena, CA, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Doctoral Degrees | 2 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Thesis Required Candidacy and final exams |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
67
Applied
13
Accepted
Applying
0
Application Fee - Domestic
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans |
Student Body
21
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | Not Reported |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (85%)
Female (14%)
Faculty
11
Total faculty
Male (10)
Female (1)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Observational and theoretical astrophysics, cosmology, radio astronomy, solar physics |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
1200 East California Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91125-0001
United States
Pasadena, CA 91125-0001
United States
Contact
Dr. Lynne Hillenbrand
Phone: 626-395-6811
Phone: 626-395-6811