MStat Statistics at Rice University

Programme overview

The MStat is a non-thesis master's degree. Graduates master fundamental theory in probability and statistics, learn a broad range of statistical methods, become proficient at statistical computing and develop communication skills as professional statisticians.

Faculty: George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing | Department: Statistics | Duration: 30 credit hours minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

Core: STAT 518 Probability, STAT 519 Statistical Inference, STAT 605 R for Data Science, STAT 615 Regression and Linear Models and STAT 616 Advanced Statistical Methods. Students then choose an area: Applied Statistics for Industry; Bioinformatics, Statistical Genetics and Biostatistics; Financial Statistics; Statistical Computing and Data Mining; or Preparation for PhD Studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree completion needs a 2.67 minimum GPA. Rice science and engineering undergraduates may pursue it through a fifth-year option. Rice engineering master's programmes (applies to the programme group): applicants generally need at least a 3.0 (B) undergraduate GPA; the GRE is generally not required, though individual programmes may recommend or require it; three letters of recommendation; official transcripts from every university attended. International applicants without a degree from an English-language institution need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 7 or Duolingo English Test 115. Deadlines vary by programme.

Requirements published at program group level.

Fall 2027 entry; most doctoral programmes close December 1, 2026; professional master's programmes such as MCS, MDS, MME and MChE use rolling or later deadlines (May 1 international, July 1 domestic).

Master's application fee is $85. Mechanical Engineering MME and Chemical Engineering MChE close May 1 (international) and July 1 (domestic) for Fall; Computer Science MCS/MDS close between February 10, 2027 (scholarship consideration) and July 1, 2027.

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