Students applying for the program should have or be expecting to obtain a bachelor's degree in either mathematics or statistics, or in a related area with a strong mathematical foundation. Specifically, applicants should have taken:

Three semesters of calculus up to and including multivariate calculus
A semester course in linear algebra
A semester course in calculus-based probability and statistics
Applicants should have a grade point average of at least 3.0 (a B average) in these courses.

While not required, a score of 155 or higher on the GRE quantitative section is a good indication a student will succeed in the MS program.
Proficiency in English is expected of international students whose native language is not English. A minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL is required for admission. Also acceptable for admission are an overall band score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), a score of 56 on the PEARSON Test of English (PTE), or a score of 110 on the Duolingo English Test.