Applicants typically are expected to meet the following admission criteria:

• A bachelor’s degree from a Regionally Accredited American College or University, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions.
• English Proficiency Requirements (international applicants)
• Undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 or better on a four-point scale.
• Graduate GPA or 3.00 or better on a four-point scale.
• Preferred GRE score of 300 or higher. Normally if the applicant's GRE composite score of verbal and quantitative tests is less than 300, the applicant will not be accepted. However, if there is offsetting evidence of superior ability, admission may be granted on a conditional basis. GRE scores are not required for current graduate students applying to the MA.
• At least one course in college mathematics is highly desirable.
• Experience as a teacher or a researcher is also highly desirable.

• Copies of official transcripts of all previous college work, graduate and undergraduate.
• Official report of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (UI Institutional code: 6681). GRE scores are not required for current University of Iowa graduate students applying to the MA.
• Official TOEFL scores may be required for some non-native speakers of English
• Statement of purpose.
• Three letters of recommendation*

* You will be asked to give the contact information of your recommenders, including their email, on your Admissions Profile. The recommender will then get an email with instructions on how to upload the recommendation letter and/or form.

Students who want to transfer to Educational Measurement and Statistics from another program within the University of Iowa must submit a statement that explains why they want to change programs and why they think the Educational Measurement and Statistics program will help them accomplish their educational and vocational goals.