Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree with a Major in Statistics

BA Degree with a Major in Statistics

Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Statistics, students will be able to:

1. Apply fundamental theory in probability and statistical inference.
2. Apply and evaluate statistical models.
3. Apply statistical computing for data analysis and data science. 
4. Demonstrate competency as a professional statistician.
5. Effectively communicate as a professional statistician. 

BA Degree with a Major in Statistics

For general university requirements, see Graduation Requirements. Students pursuing BA degree with a major in Statistics must complete:

• A minimum of 56 courses (49-56 credit hours, depending on course selection) to satisfy major requirements.
• A minimum of 520 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements.
• A minimum of 55 courses (34 credit hours) taken at 300-level or above.
• A maximum of 3 courses (9 credit hours) in departmental (STAT) coursework from study abroad or transfer credit. For additional departmental guidelines regarding transfer credit, see Policies tab. 

courses listed below satisfy this major. In certain instances, courses not on this official list may be substituted upon approval of major’s academic advisor, or where applicable, department's Director of Undergraduate Studies. (Course substitutions must be formally applied and entered into Degree Works by major's Official Certifier.) Students and their academic advisors should identify and clearly document courses to be taken.

Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency in one of two ways:

1. Completing at least two years of full-time study in an English language curriculum prior to submitting an application.

2. Submitting one of the following official test scores.

• The Coalition Application or the Common Application and Rice writing supplement
• $75 nonrefundable application fee (must be paid online)
• Official high school transcript in English (or a certified English translation)
• Recommendation Letters
  • School Counselor
  • Teacher 5
  • Teacher 2
• Demonstration of English proficiency
• International Student Financial Statement
• Architecture portfolio (Architecture applicants only)