How hard is it to get into the MS Data Science programme at Texas Tech University?

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    Parth Chavan

    9 months ago

    Admission to Texas Tech University's Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) programme is competitive, with the university's overall acceptance rate around 70%

    Academic Requirements: 

    1. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution is required.

    2. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is recommended

    3. GRE/GMAT scores are optional but can strengthen your application.

    4. For international applicants, minimum scores are TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, PTE 60, or Duolingo 100.

     

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