Undergraduate

The Department of Statistics and Applied Probability (PSTAT) at UC Santa Barbara offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary undergraduate experience.
With over 2,300 undergraduates, the department provides rigorous training in statistical theory, data science, actuarial science, and financial mathematics, preparing students for careers in industry, government, and academia.
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Opportunities for Undergraduates

The PSTAT Department offers a number of resources and opportunities to help students succeed in any of the majors. Students are encouraged to enhance their undergraduate experience by:

• Conduct impactful research in statistics, data science, finance, and actuarial research.
• Exploring student-run clubs and organizations.
• Study your major abroad.

Why PSTAT?

Statistics is the study of numerical information or data. Statisticians determine what data to collect, how to collect it, and then examine and interpret the resulting numbers. Their skills are vital in Business, Economics, Finance, Communications, Biology, Marketing, Sociology, Psychology, etc. The demand for statisticians has been high in the past and only continues to rise.

For more detailed information on each program, course requirements, and application procedures, please visit the respective pages.

For more detailed information on each program, course requirements, and application procedures, please visit the Undergraduate Programs page.