Data Science and Analytics How to apply

University of Missouri
Master of Science
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How to apply

To fulfill the admission requirements, you need to:

  • Provide proof you’ve earned a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • Have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework.
  • Meet the additional requirements below if you are applying as an international student and English is not your primary language.
    • Obtain a minimum score on one of these English proficiency tests:  
      • TOEFL Internet-based score of 80
      • IELTS score of 6.5
      • PTE score of 59
      • Cambridge English score of 180
      • Duolingo English Test score of 115
    • View all international application requirements here

Application dates

To start classes in Apply by Classes begin
Fall May 3 August

You can check all application dates and deadlines for this program here

Gather Your Papers 

Applying will be easier and faster if you gather these required documents beforehand:

  • Transcripts of all previous college or university education. Upload unofficial transcripts in your online application. If you are accepted, you will be asked to provide official transcripts.
  • Résumé or CV.
  • Statement of purpose describing your academic and career background and goals.
  • TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or C1 Advanced score reports for applicants whose native language is not English. For information on sending test scores, visit the Grad School website.
  • Please feel free to submit any other materials that you feel would give a clearer picture of your qualifications. 

Complete the online application

Carefully follow the instructions on the application site.

  • Upload the above documents in the online application
  • Degree/delivery: Masters Distance (Online/Remote Site/etc.)
  • Academic program: Data Science and Analytics
  • Domestic application fee: $75.00
  • International application fee: $100.00

Application fee waiver questions: Contact MU Graduate Admissions with questions via 573-882-6311 or 1-800-877-6312 or via email at gradadmin@missouri.edu

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Learn more about this program

This program is administered by the MU Institute for Data Science and Informatics

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