Application Fee (Required)
$65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
$80 for international students.
English Proficiency Test (Required)
This program uses the Graduate School's English Language Proficiency Score Requirements and Minimum Scores for Regular Admission.
Minimum Scores for Regular Admission
TOEFL iBT: 4.5 (no sub score less than 4) (or 79 for students who took the test prior to January 2026)
IELTS: 6.5 (no sub score less than 6)
Duolingo English Test: 120 (no sub score less than 110)
PTE: 59
More information is available at https://graduate.ua.edu/applicants/international-students/.
Entrance Exam (Required)
GMAT (old version), GMAT Focus Edition, or GRE scores at the 60th percentile or greater
GRE/GMAT waiver consideration for applicants with a graduate degree. Contact the Program Coordinator for eligibility.
GPA (Required)
Overall 3.3+ GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited bachelor's degree or previously completed graduate degree. Transcripts using a different grading scale will be evaluated and converted to a 4.0 scale by the Graduate School. Evidence of strong quantitative skills including the completion of an undergraduate introductory statistics course with a letter grade of B or higher, and an undergraduate calculus course with a letter grade of B or higher.
Letter of Recommendation (3 Required)
Three letters of recommendation
Resume (Required)
Statement of Purpose (Required)
Most statements of purpose are 1-2 pages long and should describe your background, reasons for attending your chosen graduate program and post-graduation goals. If you have questions regarding content or format, please contact your prospective program.
Transcript (Required)
Please upload an unofficial transcript for any institution of higher education at which you have completed 15 or more credit hours. Official transcripts must be received prior to registering for classes. International applicants: please make sure that your transcript includes a grading scheme. All others: please include a grading scheme if your university does not use a letter-based (e.g. A, A-, B) grading scheme. The minimum GPA to be considered for regular admission is a 3.0 on a 4-point scale. Students who do not meet these requirements, but who excel in other areas, may be considered for Admission with Permission to Continue.