Study Statistics at UD

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is preferred. 

• Any available transcripts

• Letters of recommendation

• Graduate application essay
• Resume
• Supplemental document

• For international applicants from countries where English is not the primary language. demonstration of English proficiency is required by TOEFL or IELTS that meets the test scores minimum requirements set forth by the University of Delaware. 
• The GRE is recommended but not required.

Applicants to the M.S. in Statistics degree program are expected to hold a bachelor's degree or higher by the time of admission. There is no requirement to have majored in a specific undergraduate field as a prerequisite for admission.

At a minimum, applicants should have completed at least two semesters of calculus, one semester of linear algebra, and at least one statistics course prior to enrollment. While not required, some programming experience is considered a plus.

We strongly recommend that applicants apply as early as possible (especially if a visa is required).

Fall:

• February 1 (priority application)
• August 1 (final application deadline)

There are only a limited number of teaching assistantship (TA) opportunities. Priority will be given to applications received before February 1.

Spring: 

We recommend all students apply for fall admission due to course sequencing and internship opportunities. Applicants considering spring admission should contact the program director directly to discuss the option of spring admission.

There are limited scholarships or financial aid available for this degree program. The program requires 33 credits of coursework at a current cost of $1,069 per credit hour.

The department offers limited funding for first-year M.S. students, but does connect students for internship opportunities. The department coordinates interviews between first-year students and participating companies located in Delaware. Successful candidates secure a paid part-time internship for their second year. Please note that internship opportunities for M.S. students are competitive, and the number of available positions is determined by participating companies and may fluctuate each year.

Students may complete the program as full-time students or may study part-time while working off campus. Due to the hands-on nature of the training, most courses are in-person and require students to live in or near Newark, Delaware.

The University of Delaware’s Graduate College website includes a variety of resources for prospective students, including estimates of the costs of attendance for graduate school.

M.S. Statistics Program Educational Goals:

Graduates of the Statistics M.S. program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical foundations of statistics and data analytics.
2. Understand and utilize statistical and data mining techniques to solve modern data problems applicable to diverse business and science applications.
3. Apply advanced statistical programming, cloud computing, and database management skills with modern statistical and database software platforms.
4. Communicate data analytics and statistical learning outcomes effectively in oral presentation and writing with critical and inferential thinking both as an independent analyst and in collaborative environments.
5. Adapt advanced statistical techniques and programming to modern industry applications.
6. Demonstrate responsible and ethical professional conduct that respects diverse perspectives and promotes inclusivity.

The total credits required for the degree are 33. If the student lacks background knowledge for one or more courses, prerequisite courses may need to be taken that do not count toward the degree.

21 credits of Core Courses, 12 credits of Approved Elective Courses.

For detailed curricular information, please visit the graduate catalog.

The department offers internship opportunities available in the second year of study. We have established relationships with area companies; past student placements include Barclays, JP Morgan Chase, Sallie Mae, FMC, and Christiana Care Health System. The department coordinates interviews between first-year students and participating companies located in Delaware. Successful candidates secure a paid part-time internship for their second year, including a partial tuition scholarship. Internship for M.S. students are competitive, and the number of available positions is determined by participating companies and may fluctuate each year.