1) What are the GRE requirements for admission?

The Department of Statistics requires the GRE for admission.  The minimum GRE scores recommended by the college are 152 verbal, 153 quantitative, and 4 analytical.

2) Are official transcripts required for the application review process?

We're able to accept unofficial transcripts for the application review process.  The official transcripts will only be required if admission is offered.

3) What type of financial assistance is available for Ph.D. students?

All of our PhD students are fully funded, generally acting as either teaching assistants or associate instructors for our undergraduate courses. 

4) Is it recommended to contact a statistics faculty member prior to applying for admission?

Admissions are handled by a small committee, so there’s no need to contact specific faculty members directly.

5) What is the TOEFL requirement for non-native English speakers and can it be waived?

We normally expect a minimum TOEFL score of 100 on the Internet-based test, but we’re able to make exceptions when there is substantial evidence of English ability.  The graduate school requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 (or minimum IELTS of 6.5, or minimum Duolingo of 100) for admission.

The TOEFL requirement may be waived for a student who has received or will receive an undergraduate or graduate degree from a US institution before the start date of our program.

6) Do international students need to provide evidence of financial support with the admissions application?

Financial documentation is only required if the graduate studies committee decides to offer admission, so you don’t need to worry about submitting it with your application.