BS Mathematics at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

Mathematics is about understanding the world through studies of quantity, structure, pattern, and change to create logical solutions that make life more meaningful and more beautiful. Mathematics bridges the humanities and the sciences. Its position among the humanities is based on the study of mathematics as one of the liberal arts for more than two thousand years.

Faculty: College of Letters & Science | Department: Mathematics | Duration: 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 120 credits in total. Courses listed in the requirements include MATH 341 Linear Algebra; MATH 421 The Theory of Single Variable Calculus; MATH 467 Introduction to Number Theory; MATH 521 Analysis I; MATH 551 Point-Set Topology; MATH 519 Ordinary Differential Equations.

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Entry requirements

Applies to College of Letters & Science, not specific to this major: No application required. All students who meet the requirements listed below are eligible to declare. For information on how to declare, see Advising & Careers. Courses required to get in Students must complete preparatory work in Calculus with either: MATH 221 , MATH 222 , and MATH 234 , or MATH 375 . If Calculus was not taken in-residence at UW–Madison, students must complete a course in Linear Algebra: MATH 320 , MATH 340 , MATH 341 , or MATH 345 . GPA requirements to get in Students must earn either: a minimum 2.500 GPA computed on MATH 221 , MATH 222 , and MATH 234 , or a grade of BC or better in MATH 375 , MATH 320 , MATH 340 , MATH 341 , or MATH 345 . Only courses completed in-residence at UW–Madison are eligible for computation in the GPA or consideration on a graded basis.

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 entry terms: Fall (Early Action and Regular Decision) and Spring. Transfer entry terms: Fall (Priority and Regular Decision) and Spring.

First-year Fall Early Action: application deadline November 1, materials deadline November 9, decision on or before January 31. Fall Regular Decision: application deadline January 15, materials deadline January 22, decision on or before March 31. Spring Regular Decision: application deadline October 1, materials deadline October 15, decision on or before December 31. First-year fall and spring applications open August 1. Early Action is non-binding.

Transfer Fall Priority: application deadline February 1, materials deadline February 16, decision on or before March 31. Fall Regular: application deadline March 1, materials deadline March 15, decision on or before April 30. Spring Regular: application deadline October 1, materials deadline October 15, decision on or before December 31. Fall transfer applications open December 1; spring transfer applications open August 1.

Apply via the Common Application or the Universities of Wisconsin Application. The application fee is $80 US and is non-refundable; fee waivers are available for applicants with financial hardship. ACT and SAT scores are optional for students applying for admission through the spring 2028 term (application deadline October 1, 2027).

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