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New Mexico State University
Overview
New Mexico State University / Department of Physics 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) | Space physics |
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? |
|
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
49
Applied
18
Accepted
10
Enrolled
Applying
40
Application Fee - Domestic
50
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 15th | February 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | September 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test |
| 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
37
Total Graduate Students
8%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
91%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.11% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 27% |
| 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 (75%)
Female (24%)
Faculty
13
Total faculty
Full-time - 13
Part-time - 0
Male (12)
Female (1)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Nuclear and particle physics, condensed matter physics, materials science, geophysics, applied physics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 1,856,862 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 30001, MSC 3D
Las Cruces, NM 88003
United States
Las Cruces, NM 88003
United States
Contact
Dr. Stefan Zollner
Department Head
Email: zollner@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575-646-3831
Fax: 575-646-1934
Department Head
Email: zollner@nmsu.edu
Phone: 575-646-3831
Fax: 575-646-1934