Department of Philosophy
Rochester, NY
21
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Department of Philosophy
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) | Philosophy of mind | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Philosophy of language | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | History of modern philosophy | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | History of ancient philosophy | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Ethics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Epistemology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Metaphysics |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 1 |
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
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required Qualifying exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
40
Applied
8
Accepted
2
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| 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 | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships |
Student Body
21
Total Graduate Students
9%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
90%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 19.05% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 61% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 14.29% |
Gender
Male (95%)
Female (4%)
Faculty
9
Total faculty
Full-time (9)
Part-time (0)
Male (6)
Female (3)
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: | 602 |
Location & Contact
Address
532 Lattimore Hall
PO Box 270078
Rochester, NY 14627-0078
United States
PO Box 270078
Rochester, NY 14627-0078
United States