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Vanderbilt University
Overview
Vanderbilt University / Department of Political Science is located in Nashville, TN, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | ||
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Final and qualifying exams |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
176
Applied
28
Accepted
8
Enrolled
Applying
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Writing sample | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Writing sample |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 570 TOEFL IBT score: 88 |
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 |
Student Body
35
Total Graduate Students
34%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.86% |
| White or Caucasian | 48% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 2.86% |
| Unknown | 11.43% |
Gender
Male (57%)
Female (42%)
Faculty
25
Total faculty
Full-time - 25
Part-time - 0
Male (17)
Female (8)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | American politics, comparative politics, international politics, political theory, political culture and life |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Nashville, TN 37240-1001
United States
United States
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