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Applied Statistics

Accelerated graduate programs

Complete your undergraduate and master's degrees in just 5 years! 

Completing an accelerated graduate program in is a great opportunity for highly motivated students.

We have two accelerated graduate programs in Applied Statistics:

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Statistics, and a Master of Science (MS) in Applied Statistics
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Data Science, and a Master of Science (MS) in Applied Statistics

In both program, nine credits of coursework count towards both degrees.

Our accelerated graduate program students spend less time in school and pay less tuition, because they are completing in five years what would typically take six years if the degrees were completed separately.

  • Undergraduate applicants to UWL may request admission to an accelerated graduate program. Current students may declare an accelerated graduate program major any time prior to completing 75 undergraduate credits, or should consult with Graduate Program Director Dr. Melissa Bingham if interested in the accelerated graduate program but beyond 75 credits.
  • In order to remain in the program students must maintain a 2.75 GPA in all undergraduate major courses and 3.00 GPA in all graduate courses.
  • Award of the Bachelor of Science degree will occur upon completion of 120 credits, the Statistics or Data Science major requirements, the CSH college core requirements, and the general university requirements.
  • Students must have graduate student status before registering for their third graduate course (normally in the second semester of their senior year).
  • Award of the Master of Science degree in Applied Statistics will occur after the completion of the B.S. and the M.S. degree requirements.

Summary of steps and things to know about pursuing the accelerated graduate program.
When? What? Special notes
Prior to completing 75 credits Declare your accelerated graduate program major in Statistics + Applied Statistics.  Students can still be accepted to the accelerated graduate program after 75 credits with permission from the Graduate Program Director if no more than three statistics courses have been taken at the 400-level.
Spring of junior year Register for your first graduate course(s) for the following term.  If WINGS does not allow you to register for a graduate-level course, contact Graduate Program Director Dr. Melissa Bingham.
Fall of senior year Take 7-8 Applied Statistics graduate credits in addition to undergraduate courses. You will pay undergraduate tuition this semester.
Fall of senior year Prioritize the completion of required undergraduate courses and get ready for transition to graduate student status. Please be aware, there are no Pell grant awards for graduate students, and other aspects of your Financial aid award will also be impacted when you become a graduate student. Please review the Applied Statistics program Financial Aid Information and reach out to the Financial Aid Office if you have questions.
Fall of senior year Apply to Applied Statistics graduate program as a regular graduate student applicant.   See Applied Statistics program Application process webpage.
Spring of senior year Take 7-8 Applied Statistics graduate credits and complete any remaining undergraduate required courses. Completion of B.S. degree in Statistics. You will pay graduate tuition this semester.
5th year Take the rest of your Applied Statistics program requirements (7-8 credits/semester). Completion of M.S. degree in Applied Statistics. You will pay graduate tuition this year.

Individual student schedules will vary. Please work closely with Graduate Program Director Dr. Melissa Bingham to develop your personalized plan. 

Summary of steps and things to know about pursuing the accelerated graduate program in Data Science (BS) + Applied Statistics (MS).
When? What? Special notes
Prior to completing 75 credits Declare your accelerated graduate program major in Data Science + Applied Statistics.  Students can still be accepted to the accelerated graduate program after 75 credits with permission from the Graduate Program Director if no more than three statistics courses have been taken at the 400-level.
Spring of junior year Register for your first graduate course(s) for the following term.  If WINGS does not allow you to register for a graduate-level course, contact Graduate Program Director Dr. Melissa Bingham.
Fall of senior year Take 7-8 Applied Statistics graduate credits in addition to undergraduate courses. You will pay undergraduate tuition this semester.
Fall of senior year Prioritize the completion of required undergraduate courses and get ready for transition to graduate student status. Please be aware, there are no Pell grant awards for graduate students, and other aspects of your Financial aid award will also be impacted when you become a graduate student. Please review the Applied Statistics program Financial Aid Information and reach out to the Financial Aid Office if you have questions.
Fall of senior year Apply to Applied Statistics graduate program as a regular graduate student applicant.   See Applied Statistics program Application process webpage.
Spring of senior year Take 7-8 Applied Statistics graduate credits and complete any remaining undergraduate required courses. Completion of B.S. degree in Data Science. You will pay graduate tuition this semester.
5th year Take the rest of your Applied Statistics program requirements (7-8 credits/semester). Completion of M.S. degree in Applied Statistics. You will pay graduate tuition this year.

Individual student schedules will vary. Please work closely with Graduate Program Director Dr. Melissa Bingham to develop your personalized plan.