Department of Geology

Overview

The University of Kansas / Department of Geology is located in Lawrence, KS, 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	20
Doctoral Degrees	3

Earning Your Degree

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

108

Applied

27

Accepted

17

Enrolled

Applying

65

Application Fee - Domestic

85

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	No
Spring deadline	October 31st	October 31st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Official transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, resume
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Official transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, resume

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

66

Total Graduate Students

25%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

74%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.03%
Black or African American	Not Reported
White or Caucasian	77%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.52%
Asian	Not Reported
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	4.55%
Unknown	4.55%

Gender

Male (66%)

Female (33%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Sedimentology, paleontology, tectonics, geophysics, hydrogeology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 120 Lindley Hall
1475 Jayhawk Boulevard
Lawrence, KS  66045
United States

Contact Luis A. Gonzalez
Chair
Email: lgonzlez@ku.edu
Phone: 785-864-4974

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