BS Mathematics at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science 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

To earn a Bachelor of Science in mathematics, a student must complete the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, as well as at least 46 credit hours towards the major area (21 credit hours must be upper-division). Sample listed courses: APPM 4560 Markov Processes, Queues, and Monte Carlo Simulations; MATH 4530 Theoretical Foundations of Data Science; MATH 6550 Introduction to Stochastic Processes; STAT 4000 Statistical Methods and Application I.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate admission is to CU Boulder and the College of Arts and Sciences, not directly to the major; university and college admission requirements apply.

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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