Department of Statistics

Overview

The University of Akron / Department of Statistics is located in Akron, OH, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	11

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Optional

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

57

Applied

48

Accepted

9

Enrolled

Applying

45

Application Fee - Domestic

70

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.75; baccalaureate degree in statistics, mathematics, or related area; three letters of recommendation; one semester of applied statistics; three semesters of calculus, linear algebra, or equivalent

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Types of financial support available	Teaching Assistantships

Student Body

22

Total Graduate Students

54%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	27%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	9.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	4.55%
Unknown	4.55%

Gender

Male (68%)

Female (31%)

Faculty

7

Total faculty

Full-time - 6

Part-time - 1

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Experimental design, sampling, actuarial science, biostatistics
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	20,267

Location & Contact

Address 302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH  44325
United States

Contact Dr. David Steer
Interim Department Chair
Email: steer@uakron.edu
Phone: 330-972-2099

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