BA Mathematics at George Washington University

Programme overview

GW’s Department of Mathematics is committed to high-quality teaching and research, providing a curriculum that is designed to give students a solid background in the theory and practice of modern mathematics through three academic tracks: pure, applied, and computational. As a mathematics major, students are presented with a wealth of intellectual challenges and opportunities in Washington, DC, the city with the highest concentration of mathematicians in non-academic positions.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Mathematics | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs. *Of the two options for linear algebra, MATH 2185 is preferred. **Students in the pure mathematics concentration (see below) can substitute an alternative elective, approved by the department, for the CSCI course.

Career pathways

Mathematics students at GW not only have a number of internship options, they also have an abundance of potential career options as analysts, consultants, actuaries, stockbrokers, physicians, attorneys, and educators.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level admission (applies to all majors): For information about the admission process, including deadlines, visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications can be submitted via the Common Application. For questions visit undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/contact-us.

USD 72,000 a year (2026-27). Full-time main campus undergraduate tuition for students entering in 2026-27 in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Elliott School, Milken Institute School of Public Health or School of Engineering and Applied Science (12-18 cr Source

First-year students enter in the fall semester; transfer applications are accepted for fall and spring admission.

Early Decision I deadline is November 1 and Early Decision II is January 5 (both binding); the Regular Decision deadline is January 5. Applications use the Common Application. Transfer applications are due April 15 for fall and October 1 for spring. Testing is optional (SAT or ACT), except for BA/MD, homeschooled and narrative-evaluation applicants. BFA applicants (except Interior Architecture) submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 works through SlideRoom. The application fee is $80.

International applicants whose first language is not English submit TOEFL (minimum 90), IELTS (minimum 6.5) or PTE Academic scores.

Apply through the official page: https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/

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