Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)	Astronomy
Master of Science (MS)	Nuclear physics
Master of Science (MS)	Intermediate energy nuclear physics
Master of Science (MS)	Elementary particle physics
Master of Science (MS)	Theoretical physics
Master of Science in Teaching (MST)	Physics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Condensed matter physics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Astronomy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Nuclear physics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Elementary particle physics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Theoretical physics
Master of Science (MS)	Condensed matter physics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Biophysics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Surface science

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	13
Doctoral Degrees	10

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
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, GRE Subject Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

258

Applied

Accepted

Enrolled

Applying

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 1st	January 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	November 1st	November 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 560

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	January 2
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

103

Total Graduate Students

51%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	1.94%
Black or African American	1.94%
White or Caucasian	43%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0.97%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (84%)

Female (15%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Astronomy, high energy, condensed matter, surface, nuclear physics
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	7,753,257

Location & Contact

Address 65 Davidson Road
Room 202
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097
United States

Contact Torgny Gustafsson
Phone: 732-445-4636

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