Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) offers 13 degree and certificate programs in genetics, pharmacy, business, and the life and health sciences. The institute enrols students on early action and regular application basis. KGI has two schools offering various programs. The requirements, deadlines for each program vary.
- Interview is required for admission.
- The institute does not have any minimum test scores cutoffs.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply in early action deadlines to enhance the chance of getting admission.
Highlights
Application Portal | keckgrad.force.com |
Application Fee | $75 |
Enrolment Fee | $400 |
Acceptance Rate | 50% |
Average GPA rate | 2.75 above |
Average SAT Score | 1089 above |
English Proficiency | TOEFL/IELTS |
Mode of Payment | VISA, Discover card, Master Card, Local Bank Transfer |
Academic Calendar | Semester-based |
Institutional Code | GRE - 4166 |
Keck Graduate Institute Admission Deadlines
International Applicants must apply 90 days prior to the deadlines to be considered for admission:
College | Term/Semester |
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The Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences (Riggs School) | Priority Deadline- December 15 Regular- Rolling |
The School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Varies according to courses |
Minerva School | Early Action Deadline- November 1 Regular- March 15 |
Keck Graduate Institute International Admissions
The admission process for domestic and international students are both conducted online. However, international students have additional requirements and must be careful with their visa process so as to complete it in time. To avail scholarships on a priority basis, students must apply early.
Admission Requirements:
- High school transcripts
- GPA of 2.5 and above
- ACT/SAT exam results are required for the courses.
- Proof of English proficiency: TOEFL/IELTS scores for applicants.
- Copy of Passport
- Personal Essay/Statement of Purpose
- Health Insurance Cover
- Proof of financial support (Must be a dated bank statement with official signature and/or the Declaration of Finances.)
English Proficiency Test Score Requirements:
International students may submit either TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores to prove English proficiency.
Test | Minimum required score |
---|---|
TOEFL (iBT) | 77 |
IELTS | 6.0 (UG) 6.5 (PG) |
PTE | 54 |
Visa Process for International Students:
- Students are required to pay an enrolment deposit, following which they should submit their proof of financial support. The university upon receiving the required documents for validation shall issue an I-20 form to the applicant. The US does not grant visas more than 90 days prior to the reporting date.
- Applicants must provide the following documents to receive the I-20 Form
- Copy of passport
- Proof of financial support (Affidavit and Bank Statement)
- The I-20 must be completed with accurate information such as name, biographical information, and program information as this will be used for the visa stamp in the applicant’s passport.
- Students have to pay the SEVIS I-901 fee ($200) and print the receipt for the interview.
- Applicants then need to apply for the F-1 visa, submit the form and make the required payment.
- Finally, students have to attend the scheduled interview at a suitable U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
- General documents to take for the visa interview:
- Passport (valid for at least six months ahead)
- Original Application Form
- Official Admission Letter and completed I-20 Form
- Completed and signed a visa application form
- Proof of permanent address outside the U.S.
- Two Passport- sized photographs (2”x2")
- Receipt of SEVIS I-901 fee payment.
- Proof of funding sufficient to cover your tuition and living expenses. The applicant may support this by providing the original versions of the Financial Affidavit of Support form and bank statement they submitted to receive immigration documents.
- Evidence of the intention to return to your home country and not immigrate to the U.S.
Keck Graduate Institute Graduate Admissions
The institute has two schools - Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences and School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
The Riggs School’s nine academic programs include a wide range of offerings, including Ph.D., two-year master’s degrees, and one-year certificate programs.
The School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers three-degree programs in the field of life sciences, pharmacy, and genetics.
Application Portal: keckgrad.force.com
Application Fee: $75
The requirements for some popular graduate programs are given below -
College | Course | Application Deadline | Academic Requirements |
The Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences (Riggs School) | Master of Business and Science | December 15 | Bachelor’s degree. Transcripts with a GPA of 3 above, Résumé, LOR, Personal Statement, GRE/MCAT/GMAT, Personal Interview |
The Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences (Riggs School) | Master of Science in Applied Sciences | December 16 | Bachelor’s degree. Transcripts with a GPA of 3 above, Résumé, LOR, Personal Statement, GRE/MCAT/GMAT, Personal Interview |
School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | MS in Human Genetics and Genomic Data Analytics | July 2 | Bachelor’s degree, Transcripts with a GPA of 3.25 above, Résumé, GRE Score- 145. Three LORs, Personal Statement, Personal Interview |
The institute reviews applications holistically. Keck looks at every applicant individually and reviews the test scores and GPA alongside other materials to get a full picture of an applicant’s academic and personal background.