Admission Requirements
Note that GRE Test scores are optional (not required), but if provided, they will be reviewed by Professors Horton, Nusslock, and Rips.
The department receives over 400 applications for graduate admissions each year. On average, about 12-15 students are accepted.
The average Verbal GRE score of students admitted to the department of psychology is 165. The average Quantitative GRE score of students admitted to the department is 160. The psychology subject test is not required.
For admitted students, the average GPA from their Junior and Senior years in college is 3.60. Undergraduate psychology courses are not required, but in-depth research experience in psychology or related areas such as biology, engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, linguistics, neuroscience, philosophy, etc., is strongly encouraged.
Note to International Applicants
The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 600 for the paper-based test and 250 or higher for the computer-based test, 90 or higher on the internet based test.
ADMISSION QUALIFICATIONS
- Supplementary Material: copies of published or submitted research reports
- Undergraduate/Graduate Degree: no preference given to master's degree nor undergraduate psychology majors
- Coursework Background: sufficient to demonstrate both interest in and ability to do research in chosen field of psychology
- Relevant Research or Experience: none required, but preference given to applicants with demonstrated ability in conducting research
- Other: As noted above, the Department of Psychology will not require GRE test scores for the Fall 2026 application Cycle. If GRE scores are provided, they will be reviewed by Professors Horton, Nusslock, and Rips.