Department of Philosophy
West Lafayette, IN
45
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
Purdue University / Department of Philosophy 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 | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 5 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
66
Applied
9
Accepted
4
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 2nd | January 2nd | No |
| Spring deadline | December 1st | December 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or equivalent | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or equivalent | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
Student Body
45
Total Graduate Students
20%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
80%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.44% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 75% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2.22% |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 2.22% |
| Unknown | 2.22% |
Gender
Male (77%)
Female (22%)
Faculty
20
Total faculty
Full-time (19)
Part-time (1)
Male (16)
Female (4)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Continental philosophy, ethics and social philosophy, analytic philosophy, history of philosophy, logic |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
West Lafayette, IN 47907
United States
United States