A detailed overview of public health protocols on Columbia’s campus includes symptom screening, mandatory and periodic testing, contact tracing, face covering, social distancing, and quarantining.

It is the shared community pledge to the highest standards of health and safety. See here:  Columbia Community Health Compact

Enjoy a VIDEO from 2018 with our former Chair Richard Davis who continues as one of our influential faculty members.  

The Admissions Committee looks for applicants with a compelling background and strong grades in quantitative and related fields such as statistics, mathematics and computer science. Applicants need a thorough knowledge of linear algebra and advanced calculus. Successful candidates have experience in theoretical or applied probability and statistics.  Familiarity with computer programming is highly recommended. 

Interested applicants lacking background in these areas should make up the deficiency before applying. We do not offer conditional acceptance.

Due to the large number of applications received, the MA in Statistics staff does not answer inquiries about specific applications.  We do not give advice or offer direction to applicants before they are admitted.  While we appreciate interest in the program, emails expressing this interest have no bearing on the outcome of an application. One’s candidacy is decided upon by the application materials only. Any specific interest and rationale should be conveyed in the personal statement within the application.