Frequently Asked Questions
What are the deadlines?
Please refer to the Admissions Calendar.
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Where do I mail my application materials?
Please submit all supporting materials to:
Statistics Admissions
Statistics Department - Sequoia Hall
390 Serra Mall
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-4065
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What is the Statistics department code for test score reporting?
Stanford's institution code for the GRE and TOEFL is 4704. No department code is required.
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Will completing the MS increase my chances of admission to the PhD in Statistics at Stanford?
Students with a strong mathematical background who wish to go on to a PhD in Statistics should consider applying directly to the PhD program. Completing the MS in Statistics does not help one's chances of admission to the PhD program.
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How many applicants do you accept each year?
We receive approximately 120 PhD applications each year, and we are able to admit 10-12 new students each year. We admit approximately one in four MS applicants each year.
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What is the minimum GPA/GRE test score required?
We do not have minimums required for application. But of course we expect students to have earned a high GPA and GRE scores. The higher your score, the better your chances of admission.
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What are the average GRE and TOEFL scores of admitted applicants?
Average GRE scores (in percentiles) of admitted applicants:
Verbal 90, Quantitative 91, Analytical Writing 52.
Average TOEFL scores of admitted applicants:
283 Computer-Based, 654 Paper-Based.
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Can the GMAT score replace the GRE?
No, it cannot.
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My mathematics background isn't that strong. Should I still apply?
A strong mathematics background, especially in probability, statistics and linear algebra, is important in the admission process. However, it is not the only factor that determines which applicants are admitted. You may consider strengthening your math background and applying later, or just hope that factors such as breadth or research exprience will compensate for a relatively weak math background.
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Can I apply for a fee waiver?
Graduate Admissions in the Registrar processes fee waiver requests. Visit Graduate Admissions for information and instructions.
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Do you have rolling admission?
We do not have rolling admission for external applicants. However, applications for the MS program are accepted quarterly from internal Stanford candidates on an ongoing basis.
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Can I apply for Spring?
No. New external students are admitted for the autumn quarter only. Current Stanford students may begin the MS program every quarter.
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If I am accepted, may I defer admission?
No. We do not allow deferral of admission. Students who are accepted but cannot enroll may reapply for a future year when they are available to begin their studies.
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Are Statistics courses offered in the summer?
Some courses, such as the core statistics classes Stat 116, Stat 191 and Stat 217 are offered in the summer.
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