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    History (MA)

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    Rochester, USMAIn-person1 year
    $64,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    41%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    7
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $70.00
    App fee

    History (MA) at University of Rochester is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Rochester, US. Tuition is $64,500.

    About the program

    Individually tailored programs allowing transnational and comparative study. Students design their own programs through directed readings, independent study, and research seminars, with two tracks: Plan A and Plan B.

    Focus: both
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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $16,146.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does History (MA) at University of Rochester cost?
    The total estimated tuition for History (MA) at University of Rochester is $64,500 across 30 required credits.
    Is History (MA) at University of Rochester online or in-person?
    History (MA) at University of Rochester is offered in-person.
    How long does History (MA) at University of Rochester take to complete?
    History (MA) at University of Rochester is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for History (MA) at University of Rochester?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 overall, 3.5 in history courses
    How competitive is History (MA) at University of Rochester?
    History (MA) at University of Rochester reports an acceptance rate of approximately 41%.