Overview

Department of Physics and Astronomy / Department of Physics and Astronomy is located in Lawrence, KS, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Master of Science/Doctor of Philosophy (MS/PhD)
Master of Science (MS)	Physics and astronomy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Physics and astronomy

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	1
Doctoral Degrees	7
Other Advanced Degrees	0

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

88

Applied

28

Accepted

11

Enrolled

Applying

65

Application Fee - Domestic

85

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 31st	December 31st	Yes
Spring deadline	October 1st	October 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE Subject Test (physics)
Master's Degree Requirements	Statement of personal goals, resume or curriculum vitae, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE Subject Test (physics)
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Statement of personal goals, resume or curriculum vitae, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required
IELTS: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	December 31
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

60

Total Graduate Students

33%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10%
Black or African American	1.67%
White or Caucasian	48%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.67%
Asian	5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	1.67%

Gender

Male (80%)

Female (20%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Astrophysics, biophysics, high energy physics, nanophysics, nuclear physics
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	2,959,136

Location & Contact

Address 1082 Malott Hall
1251 Wescoe Hall Drive
Lawrence, KS  66045
United States

Contact Hume A. Feldman
Chair
Email: feldman@ku.edu
Phone: 785-864-4626

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