Statistics Graduate Programs
- Contact Information
- College of Arts and Science
- 146 Middlebush
- 573-882-6376
- Statistics Web Site
- Faculty list (with research interests)
- Courses offered
- Program Details:
Admission
- Contact Information
- Tracy Pickens, Coordinator of Graduate Studies
- 146 Middlebush; Columbia, MO 65211
- 573-882-6376
- Departmental admission page
Admission Criteria
- Fall deadline: January 15
- Spring deadline: October 15
- Minimum TOEFL score: 535/200 (paper/computer)
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 in math and statistics courses to enter master's program; 3.5 in math and statistics to enter PhD program
- Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in related area
Undergraduate courses in statistics are recommended but not required. Consideration also is given to rank in graduating class, trends in grade records, maturity and experience, and other criteria bearing on qualifications.
Before entering the graduate program, a student should have a background that includes matrix theory and calculus and some exposure to statistics. Some required courses at the 7000 level not taken as an undergraduate may be taken for graduate credit as part of the graduate program.
Required Application Materials
- To the Office of the Graduate School (210 Jesse Hall; Columbia, MO 65211):
- To the Program (go there for details):
- Departmental application
- 3 letters of recommendation (use departmental form)
- Letter of intent
- GRE score report
Financial Aid from the Program
Fellowships and teaching and research assistantships are available to qualified graduate students. Some programs require an extra form or statement from those who wish to be considered for internal assistantships, fellowships or other funding packages. Check the program Web site or ask the program contact for details.
Degrees Available
- MA and PhD in statistics
- MA in statistics with emphasis in biostatistics
- dual MA in statistics and economics
Areas of Study
The graduate program provides opportunities for study in various areas of probability and statistics, both theoretical and applied.
The Social Sciences Statistics Center provides opportunities for statistical consulting and assists faculty and graduate students in cooperative research in the social sciences.
Faculty members also have ongoing collaborative programs in other areas including biostatistics, bioinformatics, economics, meteorology, psychology, wildlife and ecology. Regular statistics colloquia provide opportunities for faculty and outside speakers to present the results of their research. Faculty and graduate students also participate in weekly seminar series in Bayesian statistics, bioinformatics, and biostatistics.
Facilities & Resources
The Department of Statistics maintains a state-of-the-art computer network with Linux workstations and servers for research and personal productivity software on PCs. Students have access to the network through PCs in student offices and through the statistics department computer laboratory. An extensive library of software including R, S-PLUS, SAS, and common programming languages is maintained. Students also have access to the campus computing network.
The Statistics Department is located in newly renovated space in Middlebush, with easy access to the main library’s outstanding collection of books and journals in statistics.