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Statistical Science

George Mason University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 21,182 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,075 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Fairfax County, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Statistical Science at George Mason University is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Statistical Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 21,182 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,075 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Fairfax, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Statistical Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Applied Probability
  2. Applied Statistics
  3. Statistical Inference
  4. Regression Analysis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

A bachelors degree from an accredited institution (minimum 3.0 GPA) in a major that includes coursework in multivariable calculus, matrix algebra, and calculus-based probability and statistics.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 21,182 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,075 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 21,182 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,075 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact George Mason University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About George Mason University

George Mason University logo

George Mason University

Fairfax County, United States

public liberal arts and research university in Fairfax County, Virginia

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Aug, 2027
  • Language English