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    Statistics (MA)

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    Columbia, USMAIn-person3 years
    STEM-OPT
    $35,757.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Statistics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is a 30-credit, 3-year, in-person MA program based in Columbia, US. Tuition is $35,757 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program requires 30 hours of graduate coursework including core courses in data analysis and mathematical statistics. Students may complete either a thesis with seminar or a comprehensive qualifying exam.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 15, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Mar 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE: 60th percentile and above (quantitative), 50th percentile and above (verbal)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL: 80 and above (20, 20, 20, 20)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: 6.5 and above

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US); eligible for additional 24-month STEM OPT extension if the degree is STEM-eligible on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List.

    $19,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Statistics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Statistics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is $35,757 across 30 required credits.
    Is Statistics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia online or in-person?
    Statistics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Statistics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia take to complete?
    Statistics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is structured around 3 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Statistics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 and above
    Is Statistics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Statistics (MA) at University of Missouri-Columbia is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.