Bachelor of Mathematics - Statistics at Swarthmore College

Study Mathematics - Statistics at Swarthmore College, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for September 5, 2027.

About Bachelor of Mathematics - Statistics

Welcome to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics!

Mathematics and statistics have grown enormously in recent years, developing an increasing number of specialties and applications. All mathematical endeavor, however, is based upon logical argument, abstraction, and an analytical approach to problem solving. Ideally, the study of mathematical sciences develops the ability to reason logically from hypothesis to conclusion, to analyze and solve quantitative problems, and to express one's thoughts clearly and precisely. In addition, the Department hopes that studying mathematics will foster an appreciation for the beauty and power of its methods, abstract approach, and rigorous structure.

The curriculum in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is organized to provide:

a rigorous program for students who want to major in the field and prepare themselves for graduate study and/or careers in mathematics and statistics, or who wish to major in these fields as an excellent intellectual background for professions such as law, medicine and business;
support for students in disciplines that use very sophisticated mathematics such as biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, engineering, and physics;
general literacy for those just beginning to explore the analytical aspects of their intelligence or for more advanced students who are taking mathematics simply for the pleasure of it.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Mathematics - Statistics at Swarthmore College

Entry Requirements

Common Application or QuestBridge Application
Swarthmore College Short Answer
- As part of the Common Application, you will be asked to submit no more than 250 words in response to a short answer question (QuestBridge applicants are asked the same question on our Swarthmore-QuestBridge Intent to Apply form). For the 2022-2023 admissions cycle, students will be asked to choose one of the following three questions:
  - Swarthmore students’ worldviews are often forged by their prior experiences and exposure to ideas and values. Our students are often mentored, supported, and developed by their immediate context—in their neighborhoods, communities of faith, families, and classrooms. Reflect on what elements of your home, school, or community have shaped you or positively impacted you. How have you grown or changed because of the influence of your community?
  - We are inspired by students who are flexible in their approach to learning, who are comfortable with experimentation, and who are willing to take intellectual risks that move them out of their comfort zone. Reflect on a time that you were intellectually challenged, inspired, or took an intellectual risk—inside or outside of the classroom. How has that experience shaped you, and what questions still linger?
  - Why are you interested in applying to and attending Swarthmore?
$60 application fee or fee waiver*
School report
School counselor recommendation
High school transcript
Midyear grades: If your school does not have midyear grades, please provide a midyear progress report from your teachers.
Two academic-subject teacher recommendations/evaluations

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Mathematics - Statistics at Swarthmore College

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of Mathematics - Statistics at Swarthmore College

Applying via the Common Application

You can easily add Swarthmore to your list of colleges in the Common Application.

In addition to the Common Application's personal statement (you can choose one of seven essay prompts), we ask you to submit no more than 250 words in response to a short answer question. For the 2022-2023 admissions cycle, students will be asked to choose one of the following three questions:

Swarthmore students’ worldviews are often forged by their prior experiences and exposure to ideas and values. Our students are often mentored, supported, and developed by their immediate context—in their neighborhoods, communities of faith, families, and classrooms. Reflect on what elements of your home, school, or community have shaped you or positively impacted you. How have you grown or changed because of the influence of your community?
We are inspired by students who are flexible in their approach to learning, who are comfortable with experimentation, and who are willing to take intellectual risks that move them out of their comfort zone. Reflect on a time that you were intellectually challenged, inspired, or took an intellectual risk—inside or outside of the classroom. How has that experience shaped you, and what questions still linger?
Why are you interested in applying to and attending Swarthmore?

Bachelor of Mathematics - Statistics at Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College

United States of America, Aberdeen