Organization Profile
University of Virginia
Organization Overview
The Department of Statistics at the University of Virginia was officially formed in 1989. Currently there are eleven faculty members. The Department also works closely with the Biostatistics Department at the University Medical School, Quantitative Collaborative and other departments on campus The department offers the Bachelor of Arts, Masters of Science and PhD degrees. The University strategic plan emphasizes computational science and large-scale data analysis. Faculty interests range from theoretical to applied statistics and the department has a growing number of students at all levels. Centrally located in Virginia, Charlottesville boasts a thriving cultural life, easy access to recreational venues and convenient travel to Richmond, Washington D.C. and SAMSI, which make UVa a most desirable place to live.