STATS-MS - Statistics (MS)

The MS in Statistics and the MS in Statistics, Data Science track are intended as terminal degree programs and do not lead to the PhD program in Statistics. Students interested in pursuing doctoral study in Statistics should apply directly to the PhD program.

Prospective applicants should consult the Graduate Admissions and the Statistics Department admissions webpages for complete information on admission prerequisites, application requirements and deadlines.

Applicants apply to the Master of Science degree program in Statistics. Applicants applying to the Statistics Data Science subplan will select Data Science under the Specialization field. Leave this field blank if you do not intend to pursue the Data Science subplan.

Current Stanford students interested in applying to the Data Science subplan in Statistics must apply as external candidates.

Visit Graduate Admissions to start an application.

Coterminal Master’s Program

Stanford undergraduates who want to apply for the coterminal master’s degree in Statistics must submit a complete application to the department by the deadline published on the department’s coterminal admissions webpage.

Applications are accepted three times each year, summer, autumn, and winter quarters for autumn, winter, and spring quarter start, respectively. The general GRE is not required of coterminal applicants.

Students pursuing the Statistics coterminal master’s degree must follow the same curriculum requirements stated in the Requirements for the Master of Science in Statistics section.

University Coterminal Requirements

Coterminal master’s degree candidates are expected to complete all master’s degree requirements as described in this Bulletin. Coterminal Master’s Program discusses university requirements for the coterminal master’s degree. Graduate Degrees discusses university requirements for the MS degree.

After accepting admission to this coterminal master’s degree program, students may request a transfer of eligible courses from the undergraduate to the graduate career to satisfy the requirements for the master’s degree. Transferring courses to the graduate career requires review and approval of both the undergraduate and graduate programs on a case-by-case basis.