Age Limit for Graduate Study in US Sci Schools

[HMS]

Hello

Is there any age limit for graduate study (Masters/PhD) in Sciences in US universities?

Thanks
HMS

 

[Nothing000]

I would find it extremely odd if a university had an age limit for admission to any of its programs other than sports.

 

[moose]

No

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World's_Youngest_Graduate

He is listed in the Guinness Book as the world's youngest university graduate at the age of 10, receiving a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of South Alabama. This was after enrolling at Santa Rosa Junior College at the age of 6 years and 7 months, from which he graduated at the age of 8 with an associate of science in geology. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a master's degree in chemistry at the age of 14, and taught in college at 17.

EDIT:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tathagat_Avatar_Tulsi

this guy got his masters degree at the age of 12.

 

[HMS]

Thank you for the responses. Does the Guiness say anything about the oldest graduate as well ?

 

[Nothing000]

Yeah, I thought you meant is there a maximum age limit. I would have to say that if a University had a maximum age limit for graduate study, or for any type of degree, I would probably want nothing to do with that universisity.

 

[what]

No, there is no age limit, and it would be illegal to have one. Think about it this way, assuming you are qualified, why would any university refuse money?

 

[Astronuc]

Of older students-

Age is no barrier for University’s oldest graduate
http://reporter.leeds.ac.uk/press_releases/current/cheema_graduate.htm

A tale of two sophomores
She's 15. He's 85. Both are serious in their quest for knowledge.
http://utamagazine.uta.edu/spring_2002/features/2sophomores.html

At my first university, there was one guy in his 80's taking undergrad courses. If one is qualified, I see no problem in obtaining an undergrad or graduate degree at any age.

 

[HMS]

Thank you. That is very encouraging and inspiring.