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Clemson University
Overview
Clemson University / Department of Physics and Astronomy is located in Clemson, SC, in a small setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Physics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Physics |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 10 |
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 Comp Exam Required Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Qualifying exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78
Applied
36
Accepted
15
Enrolled
Applying
80
Application Fee - Domestic
90
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 1st | January 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Unofficial transcripts, letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Unofficial transcripts, letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 80 | |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$23,068
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
130
Total Graduate Students
64%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.54% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 32% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 1.54% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (70%)
Female (29%)
Faculty
34
Total faculty
Full-time - 32
Part-time - 2
Male (27)
Female (7)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Astrophysics, atmospheric physics, atomic physics, biophysics, condensed matter physics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 2,943,164 |
Location & Contact
Address
118 Kinard Laboratory
Clemson, SC 29634
United States
Clemson, SC 29634
United States
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