Bachelor of Statistics at University of Florida

University of Florida

United States of America, Gainesville

University Rank:#212

The Statistics at University of Florida is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Gainesville , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on January 9, 2027.

About Bachelor of Statistics

Statistics majors learn how to design studies that effectively address the purpose of a research project and how to properly analyze the data collected in such studies. Core courses cover statistical methods applicable in a wide variety of settings (e.g., regression and design of experiments) as well as the conceptual and mathematical foundations of statistics. Other courses explore specific data types often encountered in practical settings. Statistics majors have the option to minor in actuarial science, a profession involving the statistical and financial practices of insurance.

Students who wish to major in statistics must consult a department advisor early in their programs.

Degrees

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts in statistics.

Bachelor of Arts

Intended for students who wish to pursue a career in the field of statistics or to teach statistics at the secondary-school level, but who do not currently contemplate graduate study in statistics.

Bachelor of Science

Intended for students who wish to pursue graduate study in statistics or a closely related area, and for other strong students with a deeper interest in the mathematical foundations of statistics.

Coursework for the Major

Required Coursework for Both Degrees

The B.A. in statistics requires a minimum of 42 credits in statistics and related coursework. The B.S. in statistics requires a minimum of 49 credits in statistics and related coursework. It is important that the prerequisites of each class are met before the class is attempted.

Students must receive minimum grades of C within two attempts (including withdrawals) in every required core course and in every course counted toward the 12 credit elective requirement, with the exception of MAC 2312 and MAC 2313 where students must receive a minimum grade of B-. Students cannot retake core or statistics elective courses after earning a minimum grade of C, with the exception of MAC 2312 and MAC 2313, in which students must receive a minimum grade of B-. A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be achieved on all attempts of core and major elective courses and 2.67 on MAC 2312 and MAC 2313. The grades from all attempts to satisfy core requirements will be used to compute the minimum GPA. A minimum of 18 credits of major coursework must be taken at UF, including a minimum of 12 credits of core coursework.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Core
Select one:	12
MAC 2311 & MAC 2312 & MAC 2313	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 and Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 and Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3
MAC 3472 & MAC 3473 & MAC 3474	Honors Calculus 1 and Honors Calculus 2 and Honors Calculus 3
STA 3100	Programming With Data in R	3
STA 4210	Regression Analysis ¹	3
STA 4211	Design of Experiments ^1,2,4	3
STA 4321	Introduction to Probability ¹	3
STA 4322	Introduction to Statistics Theory ^1,3	3
STA 4504	Categorical Data Analysis	3
Statistics Electives
Select two:	6
STA 4222	Sample Survey Design
STA 4241	Statistical Learning in R
STA 4273	Statistical Computing in R
STA 4502	Nonparametric Statistical Methods
STA 4702	Multivariate Statistical Methods
STA 4712	Introduction to Survival Analysis
STA 4821	Stochastic Processes
STA 4853	Introduction to Time Series and Forecasting
STA 4930	Special Topics
Total Credits	36

¹: The course sequences, STA 4210-STA 4211 and STA 4321-STA 4322 should be completed by the end of the junior year.
²: Prerequisite: STA 4210.
³: Prerequisite: STA 4321.
⁴: Students pursuing the major must enroll in the restricted to STA majors only section of STA 4211.

Combination Degree Program

Superior students can earn both the bachelor's and master's degrees in a shorter time than typically would be possible by counting up to 12 credits of approved graduate courses toward both degrees. For information and application, contact the undergraduate or graduate coordinator.

Relevant Minors and/or Certificates

Statistics majors may want to consider a minor in actuarial science, which prepares students for careers as actuaries. Required courses cover the material for the beginning examinations and VEE credits leading to an associateship in the major national actuarial societies.

The statistics major enables students to achieve proficiency in the fundamentals of statistical reasoning. Through study of both theoretical and applied statistics and through data analysis projects, students will gain knowledge in problem solving, statistical applications and data-based inferences. Emphasis is on developing the ability to approach real world problems and through the use of statistical methods to be able to analyze and to draw valid scientific inferences.

Before Graduating Students Must

Complete an exam on the fundamentals of statistics, which will be 5% of your grade in STA 4211.
Complete a data analysis project, which will be 10% of your grade in STA 4211.
Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Students in the Major Will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Content

Identify, define and describe concepts and issues in statistics, including those involved in designing a statistical study, in statistical estimation and in tests of hypotheses.

Critical Thinking

Identify sources of variability in a given problem setting and formulate an appropriate statistical analysis.

Communication

Clearly and effectively present ideas in speech and in writing concerning statistical issues and analyses of data.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Academic Learning Compact 3
Courses	SLO 1	SLO 2	SLO 3
STA 4210	I	I	I
STA 4211	A	A	A
STA 4222	R	R	R
STA 4321	I
STA 4322	I
STA 4502	R	R	R
STA 4504	R	R	R
STA 4702	R	R	R
STA 4712	R	R	R
STA 4853	R	R	R

Assessment Types

Exams
Projects
Written and oral presentations

Disciplines

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Statistics at University of Florida

Entry Requirements

Applicants who should complete the SSAR:

Attended a high school regionally accredited in the United States for at least three years.
Attended a DODEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) school.

Applicants who should not complete the SSAR:

Attended a secondary school located outside the United States for more than one semester.
Studied a curriculum that did not follow the standard U.S. system.

Required: At least three full years of your most recent secondary school transcripts, including courses in progress (grades 9, 10 and 11 + senior schedule) in both the native language of instruction and a word for word certified English translation (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts are accepted electronically via the status Check Status page for the review process, while official transcripts and translations are required upon enrollment.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 80

English Program Requirements

All applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate English proficiency. English proficiency examination results, such as TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test, are encouraged for non-native English speakers, but are not required for freshman admission. SAT or ACT results are required for all freshman applicants.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Statistics at University of Florida

How to Apply for Bachelor of Statistics at University of Florida

A copy of your transcript for any school you have attended with the grades you have earned
A list of your high school activities including jobs, clubs, sports, community service, etc.
Information about your parent(s) or guardian(s), such as educational background, occupation and employer information

Add UF as a university to receive your application and review our specific application requirements.

Fill in your profile information. Your profile is where you'll enter information that will be sent to all schools to which you apply. The University of Florida requires the following sections:

Information about who you are and how to contact you, your address, citizenship, high school and family information
Current-year coursework
Honors and distinctions
Activities and experiences

Complete the UF Supplement. This includes a few additional short-answer questions so that we can learn more about you when reviewing your application.

Complete the essay questions. The essay helps our admissions staff get to know you better. Use this space to tell us something about yourself that we wouldn’t learn elsewhere in your application. And remember, the best essay topic for you is going to be the one that you are most excited to write about.

Once you have submitted your application, a link will appear on your status page to create your Student Self-Reported Academic Record (SSAR). List your high school courses and grades exactly as they appear on your transcript. You must complete the SSAR by December 1 for your application to be complete. If you begin the SSAR separately before submitting your UF application, be sure to link it to your application once your application has been submitted.

Submit your test scores to UF no later than December 15. You may either self-report your SAT and/or ACT scores through your application status page or send official scores from the testing agency. Since accuracy is critical, students who choose to self-report should have a copy of their SAT/ACT score report(s) available to reference when submitting their scores. Because UF superscores both the SAT and ACT, we encourage you to submit scores for all SAT or ACT tests you have taken. If admitted, students who have self-reported their scores in the admissions process will be required to submit official scores from the testing agency to UF by May 1. UF Institutional Codes:

You may request to begin your studies in either the Summer B or Fall term. The term requested DOES NOT affect the consideration of your application. If you are admitted, we will try to offer you the term you requested, but space limitations may mean you receive an offer for a different term.

When you submit your application, pay the $30 nonrefundable fee by credit card unless you qualify for a fee waiver. In both the Common and Coalition applications, you can indicate in the profile section if you qualify for a fee waiver.

You will receive an email 24-48 hours after submitting your application with instructions to create your MyAdmissions application status credentials. Once completed, you can log in to the MyAdmissions app status portal to keep track of your application status and the materials that UF has received. This is also where you will find the link to create your SSAR.

Bachelor of Statistics at University of Florida

University of Florida

United States of America, Gainesville