What are the typical GRE score and Grade point averages for students admitted to the department?
A variety of factors are examined for decisions about admission. These include your previous grades, types of courses taken, GRE scores, the personal statement, letters of recommendation, the match to track and faculty interests, and your experience. All are important, and no one factor dominates the decision regarding admission. We try and look at the complete picture of a student in deciding on admission. In most years admission to the MHS and Ph.D. programs are competitive as there is a limited number of students who can be accommodated. The number of slots available each year, especially for the Ph.D. program, is also dependent on the availability of faculty to advise students. As students graduate we are able to accept new students. In general, GRE scores for most students admitted average the 75 percentile in all three areas (analytic, verbal, and quantitative). The average is somewhat lower for MHS students, and higher for Ph.D. students. Undergraduate Grade Point Averages avera
