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Applicants for admission to the graduate programs must hold a bachelor’s degree. Specific program requirements are as follows:

M.A. Math: Applicants must have completed Undergraduate work in calculus through differential equations and one semester of linear algebra. M.S. Applied Stats: Applicants must have completed undergraduate work in mathematics through multivariable calculus (usually calculus III) and linear algebra. Students with graduate degrees may have the GRE requirement waived with the approval of the Director of the Applied Statistics Graduate Program. Those with degrees in areas other than mathematics and statistics are encouraged to apply. Students with weaker mathematical backgrounds will be advised to take additional undergraduate courses; these courses are not counted toward the graduate degree. Students for whom English is not their native language will also be required to submit their score on the TOEFL examination.

Applicants for admission to the program in Applied Statistics with Special Student Status must hold a bachelor’s degree. Applications may be submitted online or downloaded and mailed to the Office of Graduate Studies (see below). In addition, applicants must submit official transcripts from their undergraduate institutions. Once granted, this status permits them to take a maximum of 6 credits in the Applied Statistics Graduate Program. If these students want to apply for matriculated status at any time thereafter, they must submit all the materials required as stated in the description associated with Matriculated Status. If they are accepted, those credits taken previously in the program may be applied toward their degree.

MS/MA Applicant Submission Requirements

To the Office of Graduate Studies:
  • The completed application (online or paper) and fees
  • Scores from their Graduate Record Examination (GRE)*
  • Two official undergraduate transcripts
  • TOEFL (International Students)

*Students with a graduate degree may have GRE requirement waived with approval of program director.

To the Department of Mathematics:

  • An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
  • An undergraduate GPA of a 3.0 or higher
  • Three letters of recommendation

Application materials and further information may be obtained by writing to:

Mathematics Graduate Program
Villanova University
St. Augustine, Room 305
800 Lancaster Ave.
Villanova, PA 19085-1699 
MSAS Program Director:  Dr. Michael Levitan
MA Program Director:  Dr. David Sprows

Complete Application

In order to insure a timely review, a complete application must be submitted. A complete application includes:

  1. Application for admission online or paper applicationPDF icon
  2. Program specific application requirements must be completed as defined by each graduate program.
  3. Non-refundable application fee of $50.* (payable to Villanova University)
  4. Official transcripts (two copies) of all previous college work (both undergraduate and graduate) sent directly to the Graduate Studies Office, by the Registrar of the Colleges or Universities involved.
  5. Letters of recommendation (3) forwarded directly to the Director of the program to which you are applying.
  6. GRE scores
  7. TOEFL scores for international students
  8. Financial Certification for international students needing an F1 Visa.

*fee waived for students with a Villanova degree

Deadlines

Applications must be received by the deadlines indicated below.  Where applicable, specific departmental deadlines are noted.

Semester Deadline
Fall August 1
Spring November 15
Summer May 1
For priority consideration, those applying for assistantship or scholarship for the academic year should submit credentials by March 15 to be considered for fall of that year.