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Kansas State University
Overview
Kansas State University / Department of Geology is located in Manhattan, KS, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 9 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
38
Applied
23
Accepted
13
Enrolled
Applying
50
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 | February 1st | January 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | August 1st | August 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 in all geology undergraduate coursework, two semesters of calculus |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
28
Total Graduate Students
25%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
75%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.14% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 92% |
| 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 (71%)
Female (28%)
Faculty
29
Total faculty
Full-time - 23
Part-time - 6
Male (21)
Female (8)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Chemical hydrogeology, petroleum geology, geophysics, Quaternary geology, igneous petrology, isotope geology, volcanology, paleoclimatology, sedimentology, luminescence dating, geomicrobiology, environmental geology, structural geology, economic geology, tectonics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 147,280 |
Location & Contact
Address
108 Thompson Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
United States
Manhattan, KS 66506
United States