BA/BS Mathematics at University of Washington

Programme overview

The Department of Mathematics offers four credentials designed to meet the needs of students interested in the foundations of mathematics. Credentials promote competence in abstract thinking, logical rigor, analysis, expository clarity, and critical writing. Mathematics is both a science and an art.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Mathematics | Duration: 56-64 credits | Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

56-64 credits; Core (28-36 credits); Complete one of the following:; MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126, MATH 207, MATH 208; MATH 134, MATH 135, MATH 136*; MATH 200, MATH 224, MATH 300; Electives (28 credits): Seven mathematics courses at the 300- or 400-level, including three at the 400-level, excluding MATH 300, MATH 398, MATH 399, MATH 497, MATH 498, MATH 499. No more than two courses numbered MATH 380 or MATH 480. MATH 420 cannot be applied toward the three required 400-level classes.

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Entry requirements

The Department of Mathematics has two admission pathways: Early Entrance and Standard Entry. For either pathway, visit the Department website for instructions to declare the major. Early Entrance: Minimum course requirements: MATH 200 (or MATH 300), MATH 208 Grade requirements: Minimum 3.8 grade for each course required for admission Standard Entry: Minimum course requirements: MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126, MATH 200 (or MATH 300), MATH 208 Grade requirements: Minimum 2.0 grade for each course required for admission; minimum 3.20 cumulative GPA in courses required for admission The Department of Mathematics does not accept post-baccalaureate applicants. Continuation Policy All students must make satisfactory academic progress in the major. Failure to do so results in major-level academic notification, major-level warning, and major-level alerts, which can lead to dismissal from the major ...

Domestic applicants: USD 12,664 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Undergraduate" Undergraduate rate for tuition-based programs. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technology fee, services & activities fee, IMA bond and fac Source

International applicants: USD 44,580 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Undergraduate" Undergraduate rate for tuition-based programs. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technology fee, services & activities fee, IMA bond and Source

First-year entry quarters: Autumn (begins late September), Winter (begins early January; not open to international first-year applicants), Summer (begins mid-June; most degree-seeking students apply for Autumn). Spring quarter is not open to first-year applicants.

Transfer entry: Autumn and Summer quarters; Spring quarter transfer admission is open only to applicants to specific departments in engineering and computer science.

First-year applications for Autumn (and Summer) open August 15 and close November 15; notification March 1-15. Winter applications open August 1 and close September 1, with notification in November and December. The UW does not offer early decision or early action. Apply through the Common App.

First-year application fee is $85 for U.S. students (fee waivers available) and $95 for international students (no fee waivers). Application requires a Common App essay and a self-reported academic record in STARS. SAT/ACT scores are not required for most applicants; homeschooled applicants and applicants from schools without letter or numeric grades must submit SAT or ACT scores. International applicants submit TOEFL or IELTS scores meeting the minimum English proficiency requirement.

Transfer applications for Autumn and Summer open December 15 and close February 28; notification May 1 to June 30. Transfer application fee is $85 (U.S., fee waivers available) or $95 (international, no fee waivers). SAT/ACT scores are not required for transfer applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://admit.washington.edu/apply/

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