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The department looks for students who wish to prepare for either applied or theoretical research careers in statistics or probability. Advanced undergraduate or master’s level work in mathematics and statistics provides a good background for the doctoral program. Quantitatively oriented students with degrees in other scientific fields are also encouraged to apply for admission.

Information on how to apply for graduate study at Stanford is available on the university’s  Graduate Admissions opens in a new tab website. Application information specific to the Statistics PhD program can be found on the PhD Admissions Requirements and Procedures opens in a new tab section of the department website. Submission of general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores is required. Submission of GRE Mathematics Subject Test scores is optional but recommended.