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The Department provides a Major in Statistics, a Concentration in Statistics, and combined majors with Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, and Political Science. The concentration is ideal for students pursuing careers or further education requiring strong data analysis skills and can be completed without prior math coursework. This program includes six applied statistics courses, though students may replace certain advanced statistics electives (numbered 4203 or higher) with advisor approval. The major requires mathematical and computational foundations, an introductory course, five core probability and statistics courses (both theoretical and applied), plus three electives. The undergraduate major's curriculum matches the rigor of a master's degree in statistics.
The Committee on Admissions selects women of proven academic strength who exhibit intellectual voracity and strong potential for further scholarly growth. In addition to school records, recommendations, writing, and test scores, we carefully consider candidates' talents, abilities, interests, and personal history. While admission is highly selective, it is also holistic; no one criterion or score determines acceptance. We consider each applicant in terms of her personal qualities, her intellectual capacity, and the rigor of the curriculum she has pursued, as well as her potential for achieving at Barnard. We review each applicant in the context of her school, community, and individual story.
Barnard's general education requirements cover a wide range of subjects: literature, the social sciences, language and the arts, lab sciences, and quantitative areas. For this reason, you should acquire a strong foundation in high school, taking courses from the core academic subjects: math, science, English, history, and foreign language.
English Language Requirements
Applicant must have IELTS score of 7.0 or higher or TOEFL score of 600 or above on the written test, and 100 or above for the Internet-based test.