Program in Philosophy

Overview

Rutgers University–New Brunswick / Program in Philosophy is located in Piscataway, NJ, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Doctoral Degrees	9

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

211

Applied

20

Accepted

12

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 15th	Not reported	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Writing sample

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	December 1
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Teaching Assistantships

Student Body

56

Total Graduate Students

26%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

73%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.36%
Black or African American	1.79%
White or Caucasian	62%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.79%
Asian	1.79%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	3.57%

Gender

Male (71%)

Female (28%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Philosophy of mind, epistemology, philosophy of language, philosophy of science, metaphysics
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

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

Contact Jeff King
Phone: 732-445-4636

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