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University of California, Santa Cruz
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Santa Cruz, CA
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University of California, Santa Cruz / Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences is located in Santa Cruz, CA, in a small 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 | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 7 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Qualifying exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
132
Applied
31
Accepted
12
Enrolled
Applying
70
Application Fee - Domestic
90
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 5th | January 5th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 83 |
|
| IELTS: Recommended |
IELTS Paper score: 8 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Institutionally-sponsored Loans |
Student Body
59
Total Graduate Students
11%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.08% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 62% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 1.69% |
| Unknown | 15.25% |
Gender
Male (47%)
Female (52%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Evolution of continental margins and orogenic belts, geologic processes occurring at plate boundaries, deep-sea sediment diagenesis, paleoecology, hydrogeology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
United States
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
United States
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