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Statistics (PhD) at Cornell University

Cornell University, United States

Programme overview

The Ph.D. program is intended to prepare students for a career in research and teaching at the university level or in equivalent positions in industry or government. A Ph.D.

Faculty: Cornell Graduate School  |  Department: Statistics  |  Duration: 10 semesters minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Ithaca, NY, United States

What you will study

Concentrations: Biometry, Decision theory, Econometrics, Engineering statistics, Experimental design, Mathematical statistics, Probability, Sampling, Social statistics, Statistical computing, Stochastic processes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In their transcripts applicants must show strength in the mathematical sciences. Applicants must also demonstrate strong motivation for advanced study in statistics. GRE scores are not required or reviewed.; all Graduate School requirements , including the English language proficiency requirement for all applicants; two letters of recommendation required, but four allowed; resume or CV Application deadline: Fall, January 4; no spring admission

USD 20,800 a year (2026-27). Doctoral tuition per year ($10,400 per semester); the source states $20,800 applies to Ph.D., D.M.A. and J.S.D. programs in endowed and contract colleges; tuition only. Source

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105. Each graduate field sets its own deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

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