BA in Mathematics - Computational Mathematics in Santa Cruz United States | University of California, Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 50,244
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Students who want to cultivate and apply their analytical thinking will find mathematics an excellent major choice. As math majors, they develop and refine their logical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities within mathematical frameworks. The disciplined approaches to structured thinking and innovative solution-finding become lifelong assets in our fast-evolving, intricate, and interconnected world. Those who master the art of critically examining claims, identifying trends, and separating core issues from peripheral details gain the ability to think with depth and accuracy, applying these competencies across all life domains.

Mathematics serves as both a foundational field and a crucial resource for students in biology, chemistry, computer engineering, computer science, earth sciences, economics, electrical engineering, physics, and psychology. Professionals in these domains frequently collaborate with mathematicians to pioneer new applications of mathematical principles in their respective fields.

Academic Pathways
The Mathematics Department offers four distinct major tracks: the Mathematics B.S., Mathematics Education B.A., and Mathematics B.A. with specializations in Pure Mathematics and Computational Mathematics. These curricula provide robust preparation for graduate studies, teaching careers, or professional roles in industrial and governmental sectors.

Academic and Research Options

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts with Pure Mathematics or Computational Mathematics focus
Mathematics Minor program


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

They require all applicants who attend a school in a country where English is not the native language or whose language of instruction in high school secondary school was not English to adequately demonstrate English competency as a part of the application process In most cases if less than three years of your secondary schooling was with English as the language of instruction you must meet UCSCs English proficiency requirement.
Freshmen may demonstrate competency by submitting scores from one of the following tests Please note that TOEFL IELTS or DET exam scores are preferred but the score from ACT English Language Arts or SAT Writing and Language can also be used to demonstrate English language proficiency.
Earn a grade point average GPA of 3.00 or better 3.40 or better for a non-resident of California in these courses with no grade lower than a C.
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test iBT or iBT Home Edition Minimum score of 80 or better Paper-delivered test Minimum score of 60 or better.
IELTS International English Language Testing System Overall band score of 6.5 or higher includes IELTS Indicator Exam.
SAT March 2016 or later Writing Language Test 31 or higher.
SAT prior to March 2016 Writing Exam 560 or higher.
ACT combined English Writing or English Language Arts portion 24 or higher.
AP English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition 3 4 or 5.
IB Standard Level examination in English Literature or Language and Literature 6 or 7.
IB Higher Level examination in English Literature or Language and Literature 5 6 or 7.

Tuition USD 50,244

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