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The University of Alabama
Overview
The University of Alabama / Department of Geological Sciences is located in Tuscaloosa, AL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55
Applied
26
Accepted
14
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
60
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | March 1st | March 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | October 1st | October 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Recommended |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans |
|---|
Student Body
57
Total Graduate Students
19%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
80%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.75% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.75% |
| White or Caucasian | 50% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 1.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 3.51% |
| Unknown | 1.75% |
Gender
Male (50%)
Female (49%)
Faculty
23
Total faculty
Full-time - 22
Part-time - 1
Male (15)
Female (8)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Energy, hydrology, geochemistry, structure, petrology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 225,446 |
Location & Contact
Address
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
United States
United States