The University of Wyoming offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics. These programs are designed to emphasize the close relation between statistical theory and the sound application of this theory to a wide variety of areas of scientific research.
The prerequisite for admission to graduate study is an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, including work in mathematics through calculus III, Linear Algebra and six semester hours of statistics. Test scores from the GRE and TOEFL exams are required. The minimum score requirement for the TOEFL is 600 (100 Ibt) or for IELTS minimum score is 6.0. Students who do not have prerequisites in mathematics and statistics may make up this deficiency at the beginning of their graduate program, however, such work does not count toward graduation requirements.
With assistantships typically starting the fall semester of every year, the application deadline is then the 1st of March of that year. For example If you are applying for the fall of 2014, your application needs to be submitted by the 1st of March 2014 (hard deadline). Only COMPLETE applications by the March 1st deadline will be reviewed.
First, applicants need to go to Admissions for information on the Graduate Admission requirements and online forms that need completed. Fill those forms out on-line and submit them on-line, and mail any other required materials (i.e. Official Transcripts/ GRE scores/ TOEFL scores etc.).
Secondly, the Statistics Department requires 3 confidential letters of recommendation, mailed DIRECTLY to the Department of Statistics. A minimum combined score of 308 (153 V and 155 Quant) (Nov 2011 forward) or 1200 (Pre-November 2011) in the Verbal and Quantitative areas from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for Ph.D. applicants and 900 (Old Scale, Pre November 2011) or 291 new (November 2011 and after) for Master's applicants. GRE scores are valid for 5 yrs. Applicants for whom English is not their first language must complete the TOEFL examination or IELTS. However, financial assistance is typically provided to only those students with demonstrated communication skills in spoken English and to those whose TOEFL scores reach 650 and above (114 Ibt) or IELTS (7.0). Therefore, for all students desiring to be considered for financial assistance we recommend taking the TSE (Test of Spoken English) examination or being able to present other evidence of English speaking ability.
There is a Language Proficiency Requirement for International Graduate Assistants that wish to be teaching assistants.
Statistics Courses Available for Graduate Credit
Master of Science
Doctor of Philosophy
Graduate Minor
The Department has its own computer lab available to students. The central library and our department library contain excellent collections of journals and books in statistics and related areas. Cooperative research efforts between statistics and other applied areas provide many research opportunities.
The University of Wyoming, the state of Wyoming and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) http://www.ncar.ucar.edu/ have developed a partnership to build a national data center housing technology's latest supercomputers. More information as it becomes available!
Teaching and research assistantships are available on a competitive basis. The 2012-2013 rate is $11,349 for Master's level students and $15,795 for Ph.D track students. This is for nine months. In addition, tuition and student health insurance fees are paid. The department supports 8-10 graduate students each year.
Graduate Assistantship Application
Semester Tuition and Fee Schedule
The University has dormitory accommodations for graduate students. Married students' housing (at reasonable rates) and off-campus living facilities are available in the community of nearly 30,000 residents. For information, go to Residence Life & Dining Services.
The University of Wyoming has approximately 10,000 students enrolled in eight colleges. Of these, around 2,500 are graduate students. The department has 15 graduate students, with five at the master's level and ten doctoral candidates.
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