An applicant may request a short interview with the MS Director once they have successfully submitted all their application materials. M.S. applicants should have a strong technical background, which includes: Two semesters of an undergraduate, calculus-based probability and mathematical statistics sequence, One course in matrix algebra, One course in applied regression analysis, Some basic experience with computation and data analysis , Prior exposure to formal programming, using one or more of C, python, java, R, Matlab, etc., is highly desirable, Exceptional students who may not have this complete list of prerequisites but have compelling applications otherwise may be admitted but will be required to complete additional intro-level courses.
Applicants must hold either a US bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. If the degree was granted by an institution outside of the US, the institution must be accredited by the governing educational body of the country (such as the ministry of education).

The Graduate School admits applicants who have one of the following minimum scores (some departments may require a higher score):
• 577 for paper-based TOEFL
• 90 for an Internet-based TOEFL
• 7.0 for the IELTS
As part of your online application, you must upload one copy of the scanned unofficial transcript from each undergraduate and graduate institution where you earned (or will earn) a degree, studied for one semester or more, earned 12 or more hours of credit, or took classes that relate to your graduate study interests.
The Graduate School requires three recommendation letters in support of your application. Your recommenders must submit their letters of recommendation electronically via the online recommendation system.

As part of your online application, you must upload a statement of purpose. The statement should be one to two pages and single spaced.

As part of your online application, you must upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV).

The Graduate School requires Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test scores

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You are required to provide an undergraduate grade point average (UGPA) in the Education section of your application. The undergraduate grade point average is usually well above a B (3.0 GPA).