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Economics Department

Economics Ph.D. Program:
Admissions Statistics

Year
Applications received
Offered Admission to
Accepted
2006
476
59
12
2005
450
61
15
2004
520
73
18
2003
922
66
23
2002
852
60
14
2001
750
75
22
2000
642
90
18


Graduate Application Required Scores :


GRE :
Quantitative: > 700 and typically higher

Analytical: > 650 and typically higher

Verbal: > 500 and typically higher


TOEFL:
250 and typically higher (Computer Based)

580 and typically higher (Paper Based)


University of Rochester GRE Code: 2928
Economics Department GRE Code: 1801
TOEFL code: 84
  • If your native tongue is not English, then a TOEFL score is required. However, if you have studied in the United States (or an English speaking country) in an English speaking program, and your TOEFL grades will be outdated for Fall admission, write a brief cover letter explaining this situation and attach it to your application. Also, attach a copy of your TOEFL scores. There is no guarantee that the Admissions Committee will accept your outdated grades.

  • You may also encourage your references to add a statement to their letters acknowledging your English verbal, written and communication skills.

  • Note: We do accept GRE CBT scores, however, the Admissions Committee will take into consideration in some instances cheating has occurred.

  • Not Required: TSE, GMAT, GRE subject scores.
    Masters Degree.

  • Application : Our application covers both Graduate Admission and Financial Aid. There is no special Application for foreign applicants.

  • The Admissions Committee begins reviewing the applications after January 2. Candidates are notified of fall admission decisions before the end of March.

  • Prior course requirements: It is recommended that you have knowledge of the material in the Math review syllabus.

Financial Aid:

  1. What kind of financial aid is offered?

    Varies from year to year depending on the funds available and the academic merit of the applicants.

  2. What type of financial aid has traditionally been offered, if any, to foreign
    first-year students?

    3. Tuition, sometimes tuition and financial aid, sometimes tuition and a named
    fellowship(s) depending upon the applicant’s qualifications.

  3. Do any of these types of financial aid cover living expenses?

    4. No.

  4. How many will receive financial aid this year?

    5. Financial budgets are not known until the spring of the year. Decisions will be made before the end of April.

More:

[ Overview | Requirements | Fellowships | Timetable | Application ]

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