Department of Political Science
St. Louis, MO
39
Students
Urban
Setting
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Washington University in St. Louis / Department of Political Science is located in St. Louis, MO, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 2 |
| 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? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
129
Applied
28
Accepted
6
Enrolled
Applying
45
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
|---|
Student Body
39
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 35% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2.56% |
| Asian | 2.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 2.56% |
| Unknown | 5.13% |
Gender
Male (66%)
Female (33%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | American politics (including law and courts); comparative politics; formal theory; international politics; normative theory; political methodology |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
United States
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
United States
Contact
Dr. James Spriggs II
Chair
Phone: 314-935-7455
Chair
Phone: 314-935-7455