
Southern Methodist University · Department of Statistics and Data Science
Master of Science in Data Science and Applied Statistics
Awarded degree: Master of Science in Data Science and Applied Statistics
Overview
An in-person master's degree in the Department of Statistics and Data Science covering statistical theory and methods, statistical computing, database management and predictive methods. It can be taken full time or part time.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Data Science and Applied Statistics
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science in Data Science and Applied StatisticsSource: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Program classification
- Joint degree naming data scienceOne degree whose official title names data science together with another field, such as Statistics and Data Science.
- School
- Source: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Required credits
- Not verified
- Duration
- 1.5-plus yearsSource: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
Why this program is listed
One degree whose official title names data science together with applied statistics; the curriculum includes statistical computing, database management and predictive methods.
Source: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026We list data science bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees — dedicated, joint, and (separately labelled) related degrees with an officially named data science concentration. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Academic delivery
- On campusClasses meet in person on campus.Classes meet in person on campus.Source: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Full-time or Part-timeSource: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Curriculum
Curriculum
- Featured courses include STAT 6305 Data Visualization, STAT 6366 Statistical Consulting and STAT 6341 Sports Analytics.Source: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Admissions
- Prior degree
- RequiredBachelor's degreeSource: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scaleSource: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Mathematics prerequisites
- RequiredCalculus through multivariate calculusSource: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Statistics prerequisites
- RequiredA course in statisticsSource: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredOfficial transcriptsSource: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tests
Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Dedman College of Humanities & Sciences Graduate Studies, Fall/Spring SemestersFrom the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $1,825 | per credit · 2026-2027Source: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
| Dedman College of Humanities & Sciences Graduate Studies, Summer/IntertermsFrom the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $2,130 | per credit · 2026-2027Source: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Funding
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
MDSAS tuition discount Tuition discountCompetitive
Eligibility: Need- and GPA-related, case-by-case
Source: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026Teaching assistantships AssistantshipCompetitive
Eligibility: A limited number
Source: smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Accreditation and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Programmatic accreditation
No programmatic accreditation verified for this program. Institutional accreditation does not imply it.
Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)
- The Master of Science in Data Science program from Southern Methodist University is currently authorized to operate, exempt, or not subject to approval in the listed states and the District of Columbia. Official pageSource: datascience.smu.edu · verified October 11, 2026
International applicants
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- datascience.smu.edu/legal/state-authorization-information/ — Official disclosure page, verified October 11, 2026
- DAPIP — SACSCOC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- smu.edu/businessfinance/officeoffinanceandplanning/bursar/tuition_and_fees/graduate — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 11, 2026
- smu.edu/dedman/academics/departments/statistics/graduate — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- smu.edu/dedman/academics/departments/statistics/graduate/msdsas — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
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