BS Applied Mathematics at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Designed for students who are interested in combining applied mathematics with computer science and artificial intelligence to build skills that translate across tech-driven industries, Illinois Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics combines modern computational and data-centric skills with a strong quantitative foundation. You will learn to tackle problems that range from multicriteria decision-making and financial modeling, to uncertainty quantification. Our curriculum emphasizes real-world problem solving and contemporary, in-demand quantitative skills, ensuring that you will be well prepared to transition to a career or advanced studies in mathematics, statistics, data science, or finance.

Faculty: School of Computing | Department: Applied Mathematics | Duration: four years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Sample courses: MATH 380 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling; MATH 350 Introduction to Computational Mathematics; MATH 252 Introduction to Differential Equations.

Career pathways

Graduates of our bachelor’s program in applied mathematics are well prepared for roles such as: Quantitative Analyst; Data Scientist; Operations Research Analyst.

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Entry requirements

University-level admission (applies to all undergraduate majors, not programme-specific): Admission to all undergraduate programs at Illinois Tech is evaluated via a holistic approach that takes various factors under consideration, including your high school performance and essays. Your choice of major will impact this process as well, because each major has its own criteria for admission.

USD 53,198 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition for new undergraduate students in 2026-27, a single rate stated for all undergraduate students (Mies Campus, 12-18 credit hours per semester; the student accounting page lists $26,599 per semester). Excludes fees ($1,850 stated separ Source

First-year entry terms: Fall and Spring. Transfer entry: Fall and Spring. Joint and non-degree programmes: Fall (August to December), Spring (late January to mid-May) and Summer (end of May to mid-August).

First-year Fall entry: Early Decision (binding) November 1; Early Action (non-binding) November 15; Regular Decision February 1 (June 1 for international students living in the U.S.). First-year Spring entry: Regular Decision October 15. Applications go through the Common App. There is no undergraduate application fee. Standardized tests (SAT/ACT) are optional.

Transfer Fall entry: priority deadlines March 15 and June 15, regular deadline July 15 (international living abroad: June 1). Transfer Spring entry: October 15.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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