Overview

At Astronomy from Whitman College, students interested in graduate work in astronomy are encouraged to major in Physics-Astronomy or in Physics with an Astronomy minor, since most graduate schools look for some equivalent of an undergraduate degree in physics. Some students have also designed individually planned majors such as Astronomy-Mathematics or Astro(geo)biology.

Astronomy graduates in recent years have gone on to graduate study at places such as New Mexico State University, the University of Wyoming, Colorado State, Dartmouth, and the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Learning Goals

Upon graduation, a student will be able to:

Clearly and accurately articulate in qualitative terms, both orally and in writing, our current understanding of various components of the Universe and describe the observations on which that understanding is based.

Read and comprehend moderately technical astronomical literature.

Solve problems using discipline-specific knowledge and techniques.

Accreditation

Whitman College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sky and Planets

Astronomy

Sun and Stars

Galaxies and Cosmology

Finding Our Place in the Universe

Astronomical Computing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Common Application

Official TOEFL or IELTS score report. (TWE official score report is recommended where available.)

CSS Profile (if applying for need-based financial aid)

$50 application fee (Application fees are waived for all applicants who apply before Dec. 1)

Official SAT or ACT score report

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

66050 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66050 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

66050 USD / year

≈ 66050 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Learning Goals

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Washington, D. C.

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