Scripps Institution of Oceanography
La Jolla, CA
280
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Overview
University of California, San Diego / Scripps Institution of Oceanography is located in La Jolla, CA, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Oceanography | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Oceanography | |
| Master of Advanced Study (MAS) | Marine biodiversity and conservation | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geophysics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Earth sciences | |
| Master of Advanced Study (MAS) | Climate science and policy |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 26 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 30 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (encouraged for ocean biosciences applicants) Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (encouraged for ocean biosciences applicants) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
402
Applied
90
Accepted
54
Enrolled
Applying
105
Application Fee - Domestic
125
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (encouraged for ocean biosciences applicants) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (encouraged for ocean biosciences applicants) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
280
Total Graduate Students
2%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
97%
Out-of-state students
Gender
Male (45%)
Female (55%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Biodiversity and conservation, earth and planetary chemistry, alternative energy, global environmental monitoring, air-sea boundary, tectonic margins and the interactions between systems and environments |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093
United States
La Jolla, CA 92093
United States