Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Statistics in Columbia United States | University of Missouri
University of Missouri
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Columbia United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
23,625
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The PhD in Statistics equips students for leadership roles in statistical research, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration, whether in academic settings, government agencies, or private industry.
Our Statistics Department offers teaching and research programs spanning contemporary methodological approaches and applied statistical fields. The curriculum encompasses diverse areas of theoretical and computational statistics, along with practical applications for cutting-edge data types.
This program aims to cultivate future innovators who will pioneer novel statistical methods, modeling techniques, computational approaches, and groundbreaking applications.
The program requires at least 72 credit hours. A doctoral committee must approve all coursework counting toward this requirement and may mandate additional studies. With Graduate School approval, up to 30 hours of qualifying post-baccalaureate credits from accredited institutions may be transferred toward the doctoral requirements.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum GPA 3.5 in math and statistics to enter PhD program
Bachelors degree from accredited college or University in related area
Undergraduate courses in statistics are recommended but not required Consideration also is given to rank in graduating class trends in grade records maturity and experience and other criteria bearing on qualifications
Before entering the graduate program a student should have a background that includes three semesters of calculus or equivalent one semester of matrix theory and at least one postcalculus course in probability and statistics Some required courses at the 7000 level not taken as an undergraduate may be taken for graduate credit as part of the graduate program
3 letters of recommendation (use departmental form or submit through the Graduate School online application)
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Personal statement
TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants
toefl 80, ielts IELTS Academic - 6.5
Bachelors degree from accredited college or University in related area
Undergraduate courses in statistics are recommended but not required Consideration also is given to rank in graduating class trends in grade records maturity and experience and other criteria bearing on qualifications
Before entering the graduate program a student should have a background that includes three semesters of calculus or equivalent one semester of matrix theory and at least one postcalculus course in probability and statistics Some required courses at the 7000 level not taken as an undergraduate may be taken for graduate credit as part of the graduate program
3 letters of recommendation (use departmental form or submit through the Graduate School online application)
Resume
Personal statement
TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants
toefl 80, ielts IELTS Academic - 6.5
Tuition
USD
23,625