StaMS in StatisticsStanford University · Stanford, California, United States

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 18 months
Tuition: $42,540
Fields: Statistics

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: To be confirmed
Application deadline: Jan 7, 2027

Documents Required

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

Statement of purpose

CV or resume

Enriching the Learning Community statement

Optional

Optional statement about lived experiences, demonstrated values, perspectives, activities, and potential contribution to Stanford's community of scholars.

Recommendation letters x 3

Unless the department specifies otherwise.

Academic transcripts

Uploaded to the Stanford graduate application.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Bachelor's degree
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Strong mathematical and statistical preparation expected.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; University-wide minimum.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 89 overall; University-wide minimum when English proficiency criteria are not met. Departments may require higher. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026; old scale applies before that date.
GRE: Required (no minimum published); Must be taken by the application deadline. Scores must arrive by the deadline.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source