Marquette University:
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.000.
Loyola Marymount University:
Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain in good standing in the program and to maintain their grant support.
No Minimum GRE for Admission to graduate programs in Philosophy and Religious Studies
Masters programs in Philosophy and Religious Studies which do not require GRE
PhD Admissions
Note to applicants: Over the years, University of Chicago has found that grades, especially those in philosophy courses, are a somewhat better indication of philosophical potential than GRE scores. The average GPA in philosophy for the university recent admitted students has been 3.9 The analogous GRE averages are 710 verbal, 740 quantitative, and 5.5 analytic writing.
In evaluating the GRE scores of applicants, the university make allowance that these examinations are difficult for non-native speakers of English.
Philosophy
GRE Scores Official scores must be less than five years old and must come directly from the Educational Testing Service
Graduate Program
If applicable, TOEFL or IELTS scores
Philosophy 4+1 Master’s Degree
A cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 is required for admission to the Program. Applicants need not submit GRE scores.
Master of Arts Degree in the field of Religion Rice University
A minimum overall GPA of 2.67 or higher in all Rice coursework.
A minimum GPA of 3.00 or higher in all Rice coursework that satisfies requirements for the thesis master’s degree with a minimum grade of B in departmental course offerings.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
To ensure receipt of GRE scores by the November 29th deadline, applicants should plan to take the test no later than October.
The Subject GRE is highly recommended, especially for those applying to the Physical and Theoretical tracks. The department accepts Chemistry, Biochemistry, or any STEM field Subject GRE.
Self-reported GRE scores are sufficient for the purposes of application review.
Applicants to the Ph.D. program must submit a GRE score report to be considered for admission to GPS.
Religion University of Illinois
The Graduate Record Examination is required.
Philosophy
Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations , or from a comparable substitute examination accepted by the Philosophy graduate program, are required for admission.
Exceptions to the minimum 3.00 GPA may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests at the discretion of the program.
Applicants entering with only an degree should have a junior senior cumulative average of at least 3.00 , and, where applicable, a minimum GPA of 3.50 for all graduate work previously undertaken. Exceptions to the minimum GPA requirement may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests at the discretion of the program. Each applicant must provide the scores of the Graduate Record Examination taken within five years previous to the date of application that have already been provided for admission to the graduate major program.
Doctor of Philosophy in Global Leadership and Change Degree Program
All applicants are required to submit scores from the GRE or GMAT exams.
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
To remain in the program, students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.5
Admissions Requirements
Official GRE is required for M.A. in Philosophy.
Philosophy
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.000.
Music
Letters of recommendation, representative research papers and satisfactory scores on the GRE are required elements of the student application for the degree.
Philosophy for Ministry, Certificate Saint Louis University
Students must maintain a minimum 2.00 grade point average
Philosophy
Official GRE scores must be sent directly to Graduate Division Student Services.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA to remain in good standing in the program and to maintain their grant support.
Doctor of Philosophy
Applicants must possess an MA in English from a regionally accredited institution with at least 21 credits in British and American literature courses on the graduate transcript and a graduate GPA of 3.50 or better.
Applicants are encouraged to self-report GRE scores in addition to requesting an official report from ETS.
Religious Studies
Admission will depend not only on the achievement and promise of the applicant as attested through transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and GRE scores, but also on the clarity of the applicant statement of interest and aims, and on the compatibility of the applicant interests with the resources of the department.
The typical admitted student has a GRE Verbal score of around 150 and higher, a GPA over 3.8 from a competitive university or college, and very strong letters of recommendation.
The university regularly turn down students with 170 GRE verbal scores and 4.0 grade point averages.
Admissions
The GRE is just one factor that the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consider, but the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill does so recognizing that someone can be a brilliant philosopher despite not being very good at multiple choice exams, and recognizing as well that someone might do extremely well on the GREs and yet not have a gift for philosophy. So although the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill does consider the GRE, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill gives substantial weight to their GPA , their letters of recommendation, and especially their writing sample.
For the Philosophy Department, the GPA is just part of the mix, so there is no fixed requirement. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is particularly interested in their philosophy GPA. Successful applicants will typically have a very strong background in philosophy, with a very high Philosophy GPA
Admission Requirements MA and Dual MA in Education and Jewish Studies NYU Steinhardt
Unfortunately, the university cannot accept any substitutions for the GRE score.
Admission Requirements Religious Studies
On-line Application A Statement of Objectives Letters of Recommendation Academic Transcripts Test Scores Application Fee
Admissions Graduate Program in Religion
Recent GRE scores
Graduate Admission, Financial Aid, and Additional Funding
Verbal, quantitative, and analytical scores from the Graduate Record Examination
Applicants to the M.A. program ordinarily must have a verbal reasoning score of at least 153 and a quantitative reasoning score of at least 147 on the revised Graduate Record Examination General Test and a g.p.a. of at least 3.00.
Applicants to the Ph.D. program ordinarily must have a verbal reasoning score of at least 158 and a quantitative reasoning score of at least 147 on the revised GRE General Test and a g.p.a. of at least 3.40.
Gerontology Master of Gerontological Studies, Doctor of Philosophy Miami University
General test scores on the Graduate Record Examination ,.
Application materials required include academic transcripts, Graduate Record Examination scores, a letter or statement describing career objectives and areas of interest in gerontology, an interview, and letters of recommendation.
Arts, Humanities Social Sciences
The Religious Studies offers students four possible options for completing the MA in religious studies, depending on the student GPA and future career goals.
Admissions
Though outstanding grades and GRE scores are prerequisites for admission to both graduate programs, they provide no guarantee of acceptance.
Graduate Admission
Graduate Record Examination test results submitted directly to KU.
Admissions Procedures
Applicants must have earned a minimum GPA of 2.0 on previous college and university course work.
Students dismissed a second time for failing to achieve a continued semester GPA of 2.00 will be denied any further readmission to the University.
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