Undergraduate Programs

Our brand new Bachelor of Science (BS) degree program is intended for students desiring to pursue research positions or graduate study in Statistics.

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Our Bachelor of Arts degree program is flexible and may be oriented towards theoretical or applied training or towards joint work in many other departments, ranging from biology to economics.

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The Data Science (DS) minor is interdisciplinary in nature, accessible to all undergraduate students across campus. The minor will develop critical thinking skills and practical capabilities by teaching students to:

• formulate questions in a discipline that can be answered with data
• use tools and algorithms from statistics, applied mathematics, and computer science for analyses
• visualize, interpret, and explain results cogently, accurately, and persuasively
• understand the underlying social, political, and ethical contexts that are inevitably tied to data-driven decision-making.

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The minor in Statistics provides students with foundational knowledge in the theory of probability and statistical inference, evaluating models and in computing for data analysis and data science.

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Over the last two decades, the financial sector of our economy has significantly increased its reliance on quantitative probability-based methods in assessing risk and implementing financial strategies. The departments of Statistics and Economics collaborate to offer Rice undergraduate students a minor in Financial Computation and Modeling (FCAM). The minor is designed for those students with strong computational skills and an interest in finance.

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A degree in statistics will enable you to work in a variety of disciplines, while Rice University provides students ample opportunities to engage in learning experiences outside the classroom.

All prospective students should apply to undergraduate statistics programs through Rice University's Office of Admission. They can also help you schedule a visit to campus.

Learn more about how to Apply to Rice University.