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Admission Requirements

  • Online application
  • College transcripts*
  • Resume
  • Essay
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • GRE and GMAT scores are not required.
  • No application fee.
  • Completion of at least one college-level statistics class, either in person at the undergraduate level, or as an online course prior to enrollment.

*We do not accept transfer credits from graduate programs at other colleges or universities.


Tuition & Scholarships

Applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships when applying and will be notified of scholarship awards in their admission decision letter.

MSDS does not provide full scholarships, employment through the department, housing, or health insurance to graduate students.

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Accepting Applications for the 2025 Fall Semester

Enroll now and secure your place! We are currently accepting applications and seats are available for our upcoming class. Don't miss your opportunity to join our vibrant community—apply today!

 Round

Due Date Decision Released
Early Action Dec. 5, 2024 On or before Feb. 15, 2025
Priority Deadline 1 Jan. 15, 2025 On or before April 15, 2025
Priority Deadline 2* March 5, 2025 On or before June 15, 2025
Final Deadline May 15, 2025 Space available basis
Rolling Admission May 16 to Aug. 1, 2025 Before program begins on Aug. 24, 2025

Classes begin Monday, August 26, 2025

*Final deadline for international applicants

International Applicants

Explore the application requirements for international applicants to the Willamette MS in Data Science Program.

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Willamette University

Office of Admissions

  • Graduate and Professional Center

    Address

    Ecotrust Building
    721 NW 9th Ave
    Portland Oregon 97209 U.S.A.