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University of Maryland, College Park
Department of Astronomy
College Park, MD
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University of Maryland, College Park
Overview
University of Maryland, College Park / Department of Astronomy is located in College Park, MD, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (physics) Thesis Alternate accepted Written exam |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (physics) Thesis Required Research project |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
110
Applied
5
Accepted
5
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 15th | December 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (physics) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, 3 letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (physics) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
41
Total Graduate Students
34%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 48% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 7.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 2.44% |
| Unknown | 7.32% |
Gender
Male (60%)
Female (39%)
Faculty
88
Total faculty
Full-time - 75
Part-time - 13
Male (67)
Female (21)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Solar radio astronomy, plasma and high-energy astrophysics, galactic and extragalactic astronomy |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 21,504,669 |
Location & Contact
Address
College Park, MD 20742
United States
United States
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