Student prices for statistics software
- Two major packages are free for students: SAS OnDemand for Academics and JMP Student Edition.
- The cheapest paid student license we found is Stata/BE at $48 for 6 months, or $94 for a year.
- GraphPad Prism student subscriptions are $142 (Standard) or $213 (Pro) per year.
- IBM doesn't list SPSS GradPack prices. It sells them through authorized academic resellers.
Vendors that publish student prices charge students far less than businesses, but the discounts work differently. Some are free editions, some are short-term licenses, and one is sold only through resellers. Here’s what each vendor publishes.
What does each vendor charge students?
| Software | Edition | Price | Term | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prism | Standard (student) | $142 | per year | GraphPad by Dotmatics Oct 30, 2026 |
| Prism | Pro (student) | $213 | per year | GraphPad by Dotmatics Oct 30, 2026 |
| SPSS | GradPack (Base, Standard, Premium) | — | price not listed by vendor; sold by IBM-authorized academic resellers; IBM doesn't list a price | IBM Oct 30, 2026 |
| jamovi | jamovi Cloud — Priority | — | subscription, priced by region; "priced by region" | The jamovi project Oct 30, 2026 |
| JMP | JMP Student Edition | Free | free | JMP Oct 30, 2026 |
| SAS ODA | SAS OnDemand for Academics | Free | free | SAS Institute Oct 30, 2026 |
| Stata | Stata/BE | $48 | per 6 months | StataCorp Oct 30, 2026 |
| Stata | Stata/BE | $94 | per year | StataCorp Oct 30, 2026 |
| Stata | Stata/SE | $95 | per 6 months | StataCorp Oct 30, 2026 |
| Stata | Stata/SE | $179 | per year | StataCorp Oct 30, 2026 |
| Stata | Stata/MP 2-core | $275 | per year | StataCorp Oct 30, 2026 |
| Stata | Stata/BE | $298 | one-time (perpetual) | StataCorp Oct 30, 2026 |
| Stata | Stata/MP 4-core | $375 | per year | StataCorp Oct 30, 2026 |
| Stata | Stata/SE | $485 | one-time (perpetual) | StataCorp Oct 30, 2026 |
| Stata | Stata/MP 2-core | $695 | one-time (perpetual) | StataCorp Oct 30, 2026 |
| Stata | Stata/MP 4-core | $995 | one-time (perpetual) | StataCorp Oct 30, 2026 |
Which student options are free?
- SAS OnDemand for Academics is free and runs in a browser. You get 5 GB of cloud storage. See the record.
- JMP Student Edition is free for qualified students. You renew it at no cost every 12 months while you remain eligible. See the record.
- The open-source tools (R, jamovi, JASP, PSPP, gretl) are free for everyone. Compare them.
How much is Stata for students?
StataCorp sells student licenses in three terms: 6 months, annual and perpetual. Stata/BE is $48, $94 and $298 respectively. Stata/SE is $95, $179 and $485. Stata/MP isn’t offered on a 6-month term. All 6-month and annual licenses include StataNow feature updates. Full Stata price table.
For a one-semester methods course, the 6-month Stata/BE license is the cheapest paid option on this page. Stata/SE handles larger datasets than BE.
How do you get SPSS as a student?
IBM’s GradPack page says student editions (Base, Standard and Premium) are sold through IBM-authorized academic vendors. IBM doesn’t list a price, and we haven’t verified reseller prices, so there’s no SPSS student price in the table. Check whether your university provides SPSS before buying. SPSS record.
What about GraphPad Prism and Minitab?
GraphPad publishes student subscriptions at $142 (Standard) and $213 (Pro) per year. Minitab doesn’t publish prices; its pricing page sends you to an inquiry form.
What should you check before you buy?
- Your university’s software page. Campus licenses are common for SPSS, Stata, SAS and JMP.
- The term you need. Pay for one semester, not a year, if the course is one semester.
- Edition limits. Stata’s editions differ in dataset size and speed.
- Whether the free route is enough. For coursework, jamovi or JASP can often stand in for SPSS. Check with your instructor first.
Questions
- What proof do I need for a Stata student license?
- StataCorp says students at degree-granting institutions qualify and that proof of student status, such as a copy of your university ID card, is required.
- Should I buy a 6-month or annual Stata student license?
- For a single semester, the 6-month license costs less ($48 for Stata/BE). For a full year, the annual license ($94) is cheaper than two 6-month licenses ($96).
- Does my university already pay for this?
- Often. Many universities license SPSS, Stata, SAS or JMP campus-wide. Check your IT department's software page before you buy. We don't track individual university licenses yet.
Sources
- StataCorp, “Student single-user purchases.” Official page; checked Oct 30, 2026.
- StataCorp, “Stata Prof+ Plan for faculty and staff.” Official page; checked Oct 30, 2026.
- StataCorp, “Business single-user new purchases.” Official page; checked Oct 30, 2026.
- StataCorp, “Compatible operating systems.” Official page; checked Oct 30, 2026.
- GraphPad by Dotmatics, “Pricing — GraphPad.” Official page; checked Oct 30, 2026.
- IBM, “IBM SPSS Statistics — pricing.” Official page; checked Oct 30, 2026.
- IBM, “Gradpack and Faculty Packs — IBM SPSS Statistics.” Official page; checked Oct 30, 2026.
- IBM, “Campus editions — SPSS Statistics.” Official page; checked Oct 30, 2026.
- JMP, “JMP Student Edition.” Official page; checked Oct 30, 2026.
- JMP, “JMP Store.” Official page; checked Oct 30, 2026.
- SAS Institute, “SAS OnDemand for Academics.” Official page; checked Oct 30, 2026.
- Minitab, “Minitab pricing (redirects to pricing inquiry).” Official page; checked Oct 30, 2026.
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