Graduate Data Science
A completed graduate program application.
A baccalaureate degree conferred by a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the foreign equivalent as determined by an evaluation service accepted by Saint Peter’s University. It is recommended that students have a strong background in science, computer science/programming, mathematics, statistics, applied sciences or quantitative business. Applicants are evaluated on an individual basis and may be required to take needed prerequisite coursework.
Official undergraduate transcript evidencing an earned Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Two letters of recommendation from individuals acquainted with the applicant’s academic and/or professional experience and his/her potential to successfully complete a graduate program.
A personal statement of 500 words describing why the applicant desires this data science degree. The statement should demonstrate:
Strong writing skills;
An expressed desire to work in the represented field;
A strong ability to reason; and
Commitment to completing the degree.
Admission requirements for international students can be found by visiting saintpeters.edu/international. Unlike many programs at other universities, our Data Science Graduate Program is on the STEM list. International students may be eligible for a 36-month OPT upon approval.
https://www.saintpeters.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-of-science-in-data-science/admission-requirements/
