Overview

Program in Comparative Literature / Program in Comparative Literature is located in College Park, MD, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Doctoral Degrees	3

Earning Your Degree

Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Oral defense
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Comprehensive exams in 4 areas

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

21

Applied

3

Accepted

3

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	January 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	Foreign language, writing sample, 3 letters of recommendation
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 3.0, foreign language, writing sample

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

12

Total Graduate Students

25%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.33%
Black or African American	8.33%
White or Caucasian	41%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	Not Reported
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	16.67%

Gender

Male (41%)

Female (58%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Renaissance studies, drama, modern literature, postcolonial studies, feminist scholarship
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 7999 Regents Dr.
College Park, MD  20742
United States

Contact William Cohen
Chair of English Department
Email: wcohen@umd.edu
Phone: 301-405-3807

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