BS Mathematics at University of Florida

Programme overview

The University of Florida’s Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills by offering a broad base in mathematics. Students can focus on a BA, which prepares them for a career in a mathematical field or to teach mathematics at the secondary-school level, or a BS, which is intended for students who wish to pursue graduate study in mathematics. UF graduates of the program can expect to find themselves in demand by employers for careers in a wide spectrum of fields, including actuarial science, data analysis, and teaching.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gainesville, FL, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 120 credits.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

University-wide first-year admission requirements (not specific to this major): graduation from an accredited secondary school or equivalent; 16 academic units (4 English, 4 mathematics, 3 natural sciences, 3 social sciences, 2 sequential foreign language); minimum cumulative C average in the academic core; SAT, ACT or CLT scores required.

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 students may request to begin in Summer B or Fall; the requested term does not affect consideration and an offer may be for a different term. The Innovation Academy begins in the spring semester.

Transfer applications are accepted for Spring, Summer and Fall terms.

First-year applications for 2026-27: Early Decision (binding) application deadline October 15 with decision December 11; Early Action (non-binding) deadline November 1 with decision January 22; Regular Decision (non-binding) deadline January 15 with decision March 19. Confirmation deadline is January 8 for Early Decision and May 1 for Early Action and Regular Decision; the tuition deposit is $200 and non-refundable.

First-year applicants apply only through the Common App and pay a $30 non-refundable application fee by credit card unless they qualify for a fee waiver. UF has no test preference: SAT, ACT and Classic Learning Test scores are accepted and superscored, with official scores due by May 1 and final transcripts by July 1.

Transfer application deadlines: Spring 2026 September 15, Summer 2026 February 15, Fall 2026 May 1 (materials due October 1, March 1 and May 15 respectively). Some academic programmes have earlier deadlines. The application fee is $30 and is non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/freshman/

Explore more study programmes

STEM