Bachelor in Statistics (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for domestic students is $6,800 per year. International students pay $28,500 per year..

The Bachelor of Arts in Statistics prepares students for careers in data analysis and quantitative research. The programme emphasizes mathematical foundations and real-world application of statistical methods. Students learn to collect, analyze, and interpret data using modern computational tools. The curriculum integrates theory with practical problem solving across disciplines.

The programme requires 36 credits in major courses. Students complete core statistics courses, mathematics prerequisites, and electives in applied areas.

Graduates pursue roles as data analysts, research associates, or statistical consultants in government, industry, or academia.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. Submit official transcripts and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 22% of applicants.

Faculty research shapes classroom learning at Carleton. Professors in chemistry, economics, music, and psychology involve students in questions that connect scientific inquiry with culture, society, and everyday life. Students can study fields including computer science, engineering, environmental studies, neuroscience, physics, statistics and data science, as well as languages, arts, humanities, and social sciences. The curriculum supports connections between areas such as mathematics and music or art and anthropology.

Carleton’s liberal arts focus allows students to explore broadly while developing depth in a major or minor. The college offers about 1,000 courses and 54 majors and minors. Students also create and lead organizations, participate in theater, music, outdoor activities, and sports, and take part in faculty research. The Office of Off-Campus Studies has expanded learning opportunities beyond Northfield for 50 years.

Most students live on campus, with 96 percent in campus housing, creating a setting where academic and social life overlap. Northfield provides the college’s local setting, including connections to the city’s history through faculty and student activities. Four out of five students come from outside the Midwest, giving international students a broader U.S. community. Carleton distributes need-based financial aid and meets 100 percent of each family’s demonstrated eligibility, though prospective international students should review how aid and admission policies apply to them.