BS 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 have a wealth of intellectual challenges and opportunities in Washington, DC, the city with the highest concentration of mathematicians in non-academic positions. Students not only have internship options, they also have diverse potential career options as analysts, consultants, actuaries, stockbrokers, physicians, attorneys, and educators.

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. For students in the pure mathematics concentration, an alternative course can substitute for the CSCI course with the approval of the department. All students must complete requirements for one of the following concentrations: And five additional mathematics (MATH) courses (15 credits) numbered in the 3000 and 4000 ranges.

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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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