Students in the Department of Mathematics acquire a broad background in pure and applied mathematics and learn how to analyze and solve problems. In the junior and senior years, students choose mathematics courses relevant to their career goals and interests.
Students also take a core of applications courses in disciplines such as engineering, computer science, statistics, or education.
Many graduates obtain work in government, industry, actuarial firms, or teaching, while others pursue advanced degrees. There are four degree options: applied computational (concentrations in biology, business, economics, engineering, physics, or statistics), applied discrete (concentration in computer science), education (secondary teaching), and traditional mathematics. Some of the best students in the department are double majors in computer science, engineering, physics, or statistics.
September 2025
Virginia Tech
925 Prices Fork Road,
BLACKSBURG,
Virginia,
24061, United States
Before you can be considered for freshman admission, you must complete:
3 units of math (includes algebra I, geometry, and algebra II)
2 units of laboratory science (chosen from biology, chemistry or physics)
additional academic units (foreign language is highly recommended)
Some majors have other requirements, such as an additional year of advanced math or lab science. Most students who are selected for admission have completed more than the minimum requirements and have at least a B+ grade point average.
English Language Requirements:
Students taking the IELTS must obtain a score of at least 6.5, with no sub-score below 6.5 to be considered for admission to Virginia Tech. Students taking the PTE must obtain a score of at least 53. Depending on the type of TOEFL used, Virginia Tech expects students to have scores of: Internet-based test: at least 80, with no section sub-score less than 16; Computer-based test: at least 233; Paper-based test: at least 550. Application Deadline: Fall - January 15 (Regular Decision).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
