BA Mathematics at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

The undergraduate degree in mathematics emphasizes knowledge and awareness of: Calculus of several variables and vector analysis. The structure of mathematical proofs and definitions. Basic linear algebra and the theory of vector spaces.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Mathematics | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Sample listed courses: APPM 4560 Markov Processes, Queues, and Monte Carlo Simulations; APPM 4590 MATH 6550; MATH 6550 Introduction to Stochastic Processes; STAT 4000 Statistical Methods and Application I.

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Entry requirements

In order to gain admission to the BAM programs named above, a student must meet the following criteria: Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours of coursework. If a transfer student, have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at CU Boulder. Have completed a minimum of two upper-division courses from the Department of Mathematics. The earliest admission to the program is after the successful completion of at least total 45 credit hours and a minimum of two upper-division courses from the Department of Mathematics. Students must have at least one year of coursework remaining towards the completion of their undergraduate degree in order to be admitted to the program. Students admitted to the program may not pursue a double degree or a double major; however, outside minors are allowed.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants may enter in fall, spring or summer: the early action deadline of 15 November and regular decision deadline of 15 January apply to fall and summer entry; the spring deadline is 1 October. Transfer applicants may enter in spring (deadline 1 October), summer (15 March) or fall (final deadline 1 June).

SAT and ACT scores are not required for first-year applicants; scores may be self-reported if the applicant wants them considered.

First-year deadlines: spring 1 October; fall and summer early action 15 November; fall and summer regular decision 15 January. Applications are made through the Common Application. The application fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $70 for international applicants; fee waivers can be requested on the Common Application.

Transfer deadlines: spring 1 October; summer and fall early notification 15 March; fall final deadline 1 June. The 2027 transfer application is open.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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