Department of Physics and Astronomy
Norman, OK
82
Students
Suburban
Setting
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University of Oklahoma / Department of Physics and Astronomy is located in Norman, OK, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Physics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Engineering physics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Physics |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 7 |
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 and GRE Subject Test in physics (recommended) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required for some Thesis or qualifying exams |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test and GRE Subject Test in physics (recommended) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Qualifying exams |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
82
Applied
17
Accepted
17
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
100
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | September 1st | September 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test and GRE Subject Test in physics (recommended) |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Transcripts, statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test and GRE Subject Test in physics (recommended) |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Transcripts, statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | June 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
82
Total Graduate Students
42%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
57%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.44% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 40% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 1.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 7.32% |
Gender
Male (80%)
Female (19%)
Faculty
31
Total faculty
Full-time (31)
Part-time (0)
Male (28)
Female (3)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Astrophysics; atomic, molecular, and optical physics; high energy physics; condensed matter physics |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 2,892,409 |
Location & Contact
Address
440 West Brooks
Norman, OK 73019
United States
Norman, OK 73019
United States