Department of History
West Lafayette, IN
49
Students
Suburban
Setting
Interested?
Interested in Department of History? Save it to your profile for easy future access! Use the share option to let your friends and family know it's on your list!
Overview
Purdue University / Department of History is located in West Lafayette, IN, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 7 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
41
Applied
19
Accepted
11
Enrolled
Applying
60
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 | January 1st | January 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | September 1st | September 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or equivalent; master's degree with minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 77 |
| TWE: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
49
Total Graduate Students
26%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
73%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.04% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 81% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 2.04% |
| Unknown | 4.08% |
Gender
Male (51%)
Female (48%)
Faculty
33
Total faculty
Full-time (32)
Part-time (1)
Male (18)
Female (15)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | U.S. history, early modern and modern European history, global women's history, U.S. minority history, medieval history |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
West Lafayette, IN 47907
United States
United States