MicMaster of Science in StatisticsMichigan State University · East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Academic statement

Also called statement of purpose; upload under Academic Statement.

CV or resume

Advanced mathematics profile

Department form summarizing advanced mathematics preparation; upload under Applicant Statement section.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three letters submitted through the application portal (applicant cannot upload letters).

Official transcript(s)

All college work including diplomas/certificates in English; sent from institutions attended.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Bachelor's degree required; hard GPA cutoff not published as a machine threshold on the page reviewed.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Good background in calculus and linear algebra at the senior undergraduate level; at least one post-calculus statistics and probability course (e.g., STT 441-442 level). Missing prerequisites may need to be taken without degree credit.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); MSU Graduate School regular-admission floor. Programs may require higher.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (R/S 4.0, L/W 4.5) | Old scale: 80 overall (R/L/S 19, W 22); MSU Graduate School regular-admission floor. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026. Programs may require higher.; MSU Graduate School regular-admission floor. Old scale applies to tests before 21 Jan 2026. Programs may require higher.

Historical admission data is not published.