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Colorado State University
Overview
Colorado State University / Department of Biology is located in Fort Collins, CO, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Botany | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Botany |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Thesis Required Defense |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
28
Applied
10
Accepted
7
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
70
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 1st | January 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | October 1st | October 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Transcripts, minimum GPA of 3.0; recommendation letters | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Transcripts, minimum GPA of 3.0; recommendation letters |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
36
Total Graduate Students
55%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
44%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.56% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 63% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 2.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 16.67% |
Gender
Male (52%)
Female (47%)
Faculty
40
Total faculty
Full-time - 32
Part-time - 8
Male (22)
Female (18)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Cell and molecular biology, organismal biology, ecology and evolutionary biology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 7,002,394 |
Location & Contact
Address
1878 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1878
United States
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1878
United States
Contact
Dr. Michael F. Antolin
Department Chair and Professor
Email: michael.antolin@colostate.edu
Phone: 970-491-7011
Fax: 970-491-0649
Department Chair and Professor
Email: michael.antolin@colostate.edu
Phone: 970-491-7011
Fax: 970-491-0649