U-MMaster of Science in Data ScienceUniversity of Michigan · Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

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

Academic statement of purpose

Typically 1–3 pages unless the program states otherwise.

CV or resume

Personal statement

Rackham limit is 500 words unless the program states otherwise.

Prerequisite syllabi

Prerequisite information and a syllabus for each prerequisite course.

Recommendation letters x 2

Two letters required for the standalone Master's application.

Official transcript(s)

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Or equivalent. Typical Rackham minimum scholastic average for graduate admission consideration. Prerequisite coursework must be documented with a syllabus for each prerequisite course.
Prerequisites: Coursework prerequisites; Program requires documented prerequisite courses; upload prerequisite information and a syllabus for each prerequisite course with the application.
IELTS: 6.5 overall; Academic IELTS (including At Home). Required if prior study does not meet an English-proficiency exemption.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 84 overall; Rackham/CoE minimum for admission consideration. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026; old scale applies before that date.
GRE: Optional; Department application instructions do not require GRE; confirm on the current application page.

Historical admission data is not published.