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Purdue University
Department of Political Science
West Lafayette, IN
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Overview
Purdue University / Department of Political Science 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
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 0 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum score of 160 verbal, 600 on old scoring) Comp Exam Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test (minimum score of 160 verbal, 600 on old scoring) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
29
Applied
17
Accepted
8
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 | December 15th | December 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | October 15th | October 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum score of 160 verbal, 600 on old scoring) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test (minimum score of 160 verbal, 600 on old scoring) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 90 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 1 |
Student Body
44
Total Graduate Students
29%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.55% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15.91% |
| White or Caucasian | 45% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 2.27% |
| Unknown | 2.27% |
Gender
Male (50%)
Female (50%)
Faculty
22
Total faculty
Full-time - 19
Part-time - 3
Male (10)
Female (12)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | International relations, political behavior and institutions, comparative politics, political theory, public policy |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
610 Purdue Mall
West Lafayette, IN 47907
United States
West Lafayette, IN 47907
United States
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