The Department of Statistical Science was created in June 2004 when it replaced the Institute of Statistics as the home for graduate statistics programs at Baylor University. The Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in statistics were first adminsitered in 1991. Since that time the program has produced approximately 40 doctoral and 50 master level students. The degree programs are designed to provide a balance between statistical theory and applications of statistical methods with an emphasis being placed on acquiring research, consulting, and teaching skills that were applicable to the biomedical, industrial, and academic careers.

The Department initiated the undergraduate B. S. in Statistics in June 2005 and graduated its first major in Fall 2008. The program has had an increasing number of students express interest in the major. The minor in statistics has also been added and provides an attractive option for students entering into graduate school or professional career opportunities.

Contact Us

Karen Schriefer, Office Manager
Mailing Address: Department of Statistical Science
P.O. Box 97140
Baylor University
Waco, TX 76798-7140
Office: Mars McLean 233
Phone: (254) 710-1699 Fax: (254) 710-4477

Graduate Program Director
Thomas L. Bratcher, Ph.D.
Office: Mars McLean 237
Email: Tom_Bratcher@baylor.edu

Undergraduate Program Director

Jeanne Hill, Ph.D.
Office: Mars McLean 229
Email: Jeanne_Hill@Baylor.edu

Baylor University Graduate School
Mailing Address:
Graduate School
P.O. Box 97264
Waco, TX 76798-7264
Offices: Morrison Hall, Suite 200
Phone: (254)710-3588

Toll-free: 1-800-229-5678