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New Mexico State University
Overview
New Mexico State University / Department of Astronomy is located in Las Cruces, NM, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 5 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (advanced physics) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
76
Applied
34
Accepted
6
Enrolled
Applying
40
Application Fee - Domestic
50
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (advanced physics) |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
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| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
27
Total Graduate Students
14%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
85%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.41% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 77% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 11.11% |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (51%)
Female (48%)
Faculty
9
Total faculty
Full-time - 9
Part-time - 0
Male (7)
Female (2)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Planetary science, solar physics, starts and stellar populations, interstellar medium, galaxies, cosmology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 6,281,165 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 30001, MSC 4500
Las Cruces, NM 88003
United States
Las Cruces, NM 88003
United States
Contact
Dr. Jon Holtzman
Department Head
Email: jholtzma@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575-646-4438
Fax: 575-646-1602
Department Head
Email: jholtzma@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575-646-4438
Fax: 575-646-1602