Financing the MS Degree

The Department of Statistics does not provide financial support for MS students. Students are expected to fully fund their graduate study at Stanford, including tuition and living expenses. Stanford and the department do not facilitate or endorse scholarship or financial aid.

Applicants are encouraged to seek external fellowships early so funding decisions are available before admissions decisions are finalized. International students must demonstrate sufficient funding for at least one academic year, including tuition and living expenses, to meet immigration requirements.

Current tuition rates, graduate fees, and estimated living expenses are determined by May.

2026-27 Tuition Rates

The Master of Science degree at Stanford is a 45 unit degree program with an expected degree completion in 6 quarters. Please use the estimated expense budget to calculate the cost of tuition and living expenses for graduate study at Stanford.

  • Most graduate students complete their degree (45 units) in six quarters enrolling in 8-10 units (autumn, winter, spring; autumn, winter, spring).
  • Some of our graduate students are able to complete the degree in five quarters also enrolling in 8-10 units per quarter (autumn, winter, spring; autumn, winter).
  • Very few graduate students plan their coursework within four quarters, completing the degree either summer quarter or autumn quarter of the new academic year.

 

Funding

The Financial Aid Office will assist with processing the funding you bring from outside sources.

Those who have a grant or fellowship from an outside source are welcome to apply it toward the tuition cost of the program. U.S. citizens or permanent residents may be eligible to apply for loans through Stanford.

To meet immigration regulations, international students must show proof of adequate financial support equivalent to one academic year (3 quarters) of tuition (11-18 unit tuition rate), plus the cost of housing and living expenses. Many international students at Stanford utilize family funds to support the cost of attendance. A few have obtained fellowship funding from their home government. Stanford nor the Department of Statistics endorses any specific corporate or international foundation that international students can apply to for graduate funding. It is entirely the applicant's responsibility to research and investigate the reputation of organizations or government agencies when applying for fellowships/grants/scholarships/loans.

Research or Teaching Assistantship Opportunities (outside of the Statistics department)

The Department of Statistics does not offer RA, CA, or TA appointments to MS students; these positions are reserved for doctoral students as part of their training. 

While students may independently seek assistantships in other departments or labs, these should not be relied upon as a primary funding source. Limited hourly grader positions may occasionally be available within the department, but are not sufficient for funding the degree.

Stanford Fellowships

Knight-Hennessy Scholars develops a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation. Find out if you're eligible!

Start your application June 1.

 

Resources

Important: The resources are shared for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by Stanford University or the Department of Statistics.

U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

International Students

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