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The Statistics department faculty is known for both cutting edge methodological and collaborative research and for outstanding teaching. Faculty members are currently investigating statistical problems in the fields of ecology, genetics, economics, meteorology, wildlife management, epidemiology, AIDS research, geophysics and climatology. The program’s faculty members have ongoing collaborative programs across disciplines such as biostatistics, bioinformatics, economics, atmospheric science, psychology and with the Missouri Department of Conservation.

The graduate program provides opportunities for graduate study and thesis direction in various areas of probability and statistics, both theoretical and applied. A variety of consulting and collaborative opportunities allow both faculty and graduate students to conduct cooperative and interdisciplinary research. 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.

Statistics, Doctor of Philosophy

Doctoral | On Campus

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Admission Criteria

Application Deadline

Entrance TermApply by
FallJanuary 15
SpringOctober 15

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum GPA: 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 three semesters of calculus (or equivalent), one semester of matrix theory, and at least one post-calculus course in probability and 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.

Minimum Language Requirements

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Application Process

  • New applicants: Complete the Graduate School online application and upload the required application materials to the online application.
  • Current MU graduate students: Contact us before submitting your application.

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

  • Completed Graduate School online application
  • Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
  • Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Statistics Program

  • 3 letters of recommendation (use departmental form or submit through the Graduate School online application)
  • Resume
  • Personal statement
  • TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants
  • Video statement (optional): Upload a short video statement (no more than 2 minutes) introducing yourself and why you want to pursue a graduate degree in statistics at the University of Missouri

A&S Portfolio 4 Staff (Statistics)

Departmental Contact

phone 573-882-6376

place 146 Middlebush Hall

email muasp4studentser1@missouri.edu

Likun Zhang (Admissions)

Director of Graduate Study

phone 573-882-6447

place 134I Middlebush Hall

email likun.zhang@missouri.edu

Chong He (Academics)

Director of Graduate Study

phone 573-882-7467

place 134B Middlebush Hall

email hezh@missouri.edu