Department of Geology and Geophysics
Salt Lake City, UT
65
Students
Urban
Setting
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Department of Geology and Geophysics
Overview
University of Utah / Department of Geology and Geophysics is located in Salt Lake City, UT, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Geophysics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geology | |
| Master of Engineering (ME) | Geological engineering | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geological engineering | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Geological engineering | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Geology | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Geophysics |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 28 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 5 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
228
Applied
31
Accepted
22
Enrolled
Applying
55
Application Fee - Domestic
65
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.25 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.25 | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 500 TOEFL IBT score: 61 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
65
Total Graduate Students
23%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
76%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.23% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 60% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.54% |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.54% |
| Unknown | 4.62% |
Gender
Male (60%)
Female (40%)
Faculty
34
Total faculty
Full-time (24)
Part-time (10)
Male (24)
Female (10)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary petrology; stratigraphy; paleoclimatology; hydrology; seismology |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 4,104,097 |
Location & Contact
Address
Frederick A. Sutton Building, Room 383
115 South 1460 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
United States
115 South 1460 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
United States