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Overview
University of Rochester / Department of Philosophy is located in Rochester, NY, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
Degree
Concentration
Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Metaphysics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Philosophy of mind
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Philosophy of language
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
History of modern philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Epistemology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
History of ancient philosophy
Degrees Awarded
Degree
Number Awarded
Master's Degrees
2
Doctoral Degrees
2
Earning Your Degree
Part-time study available?
No
Evening/weekend programs available?
No
Distance learning programs available?
No
Terminal master's degree available?
Degree Requirements
Degree
Requirement
Doctoral Degrees
Entrance Exam GRE General Test
Comp Exam Required for some
Thesis Required
Qualifying exam
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55
Applied
12
Accepted
2
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
Type
Domestic
International
Priority date
Fall deadline
January 15th
January 15th
No
Entrance Requirements
Exam
Details
Doctoral Degree Exam
GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements
Personal statement, transcript, three (or more) confidential letters of recommendation, writing sample in philosophy, list of prior philosophy courses as cover sheet for work sample
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
Application deadlines for financial awards
January 15
Types of financial support available
Fellowships
Student Body
18
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino
22.22%
Black or African American
0%
White or Caucasian
66%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
Unknown
11.11%
Gender
Male (88%)
Female (11%)
Faculty
10
Total faculty
Full-time - 10
Part-time - 0
Male (6)
Female (4)
Research
Focus of faculty research:
Ancient Greek philosophy and moral education, clinical bioethics, ethical realism, baruch spinoza and physical science, philosophy of religion
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
3,072
Location & Contact
Address
532 Lattimore Hall PO Box 270078 Rochester, NY 14627 United States
