Admissions
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Applied Statistics Program is open to qualified individuals who hold undergraduate and/or graduate degrees from accredited colleges and universities, and satisfy the stated prerequisites.
Applicants are normally expected to have completed courses in mathematics equivalent to three semesters of undergraduate calculus, and to have a working knowledge of computer programming (e.g., in Fortran, Basic, C, or Pascal) and linear or matrix algebra. The verbal, quantitative, and analytical portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) is required of all applicants to the Applied Statistics Program.
We prefer that students begin their program in the fall semester. Application materials should be submitted by January 15 for fall enrollment.
Individuals seeking admission to the Applied Statistics Program can apply online. The materials listed below must be received by the Graduate School before an application will be considered.
- Graduate Application Form
- Application Fee
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation (references can upload letters to website; follow directions under "Management Supporting Documents"
- Official Transcripts from All institutions attended (2 copies). All documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.)
- Official test scores: GRE or GMAT - no photocopies will be accepted.
- TOEFL (international students only) score reports - no photocopies will be accepted.
Minimum Standards for Regular Admission:
An applicant whose credentials meet both of the following minimum requirements may be considered for regular admission:
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GPA Requirement:
The applicant must have a grade point average, based on a 4.0 system, of 3.0 overall, 3.0 for the last 60 semester hours in a degree program, or 3.0 for a completed graduate degree program.
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Entrance Exam Requirement - Either the GRE or GMAT is acceptable
GRE: The minimum acceptable score is 1200 with a writing assessment score of 4.0.
GMAT: The minimum acceptable score is 600.
TOEFL: All students whose first language is not English must submit an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 550.
Conditional Admission:
An applicant whose credentials do not meet the requirements for regular admission may be considered for conditional admission if the applicant has a grade point average of 2.5 overall and an acceptable score on the appropriate admission examination for conditional admission. An applicant may be considered for conditional admission if he or she meets EITHER the GPA requirement for regular admission (GPA of 3.0) OR the entrance examination score requirement for regular admission. These are minimum requirements.
Cost of Attendance
The current rates for graduate study are shown under the University's Cost of Attendance web page. PLEASE NOTE: our department does NOT award assistantships (teaching or research) to international students in his or her first year in our Program. International Students click here for estimated expenses.