PhD in Clinical Psychology Admissions
The application for Fall 2021 will close on Friday, April 2, 2021.
Application review for the fall 2022 cohort begins November 1, 2021. Apply by January 3, 2022 for early consideration.
Graduate Virtual Open House
Preparation
Applications for fall 2022 open in early September, 2021. PAU uses the American Psychological Association’s (APA), Psychology Centralized Application Service (PSYCAS).
In preparation for applying, you will need a copy of your transcript(s) available for your review.
Prerequisites
The PhD program requires the following prerequisites for entry into the PhD in Clinical Psychology program:
- Biopsychology (e.g. Sensation and Perception, Brain and Behavior)
- Abnormal Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Statistics
The four mentioned courses will help ensure that all incoming students have a smooth and easy transition into graduate school.
Admissions Snapshot 2018-19 Application Cycle
| PhD Total Applicants | 361 |
| Admit Rate | 78% |
| Final Cohort Size | 63 |
Demographic Summary: 2018-19 Deposited PhD Students
Self-Reported Race
|
Hispanic |
6.3% |
|
American Indian |
0% |
|
Asian |
17.5% |
|
Black |
4.7% |
|
Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
White |
58.7% |
|
Two or More Races |
12.7% |
|
Decline to State |
0% |
Gender
|
Male |
15.9% |
|
Female |
82.5% |
|
Decline to State |
1.5% |
Academics
|
Average Cumulative Undergraduate GPA |
3.49 (Range: 2.57 – 4.0) |
|
Average Cumulative Graduate GPA |
3.74 (Range: 2.58 – 4.0) |
|
Average GRE Quantitative (superscored) |
151.55 |
|
Average GRE Verbal (superscored) |
156.02 |
|
Average GRE Written (superscored) |
4.28 |
Other Demographics
|
Average Age at Application |
25.2 (Range: 20-49) |
|
US Citizenship |
95.2% |
|
CA Resident |
53.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
I am interested in applying to both PAU’s PhD program and PGSP-Stanford PsyD Consortium. Do I need to submit two different statements of purpose?
Yes. Although both programs are committed to training clinical psychologists, the programs have different strengths, training missions, structure, and faculty. You do need to write separate statements of purpose for each program.
