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Mathematics at W&M

The Department of Mathematics will prepare you for many fields, including natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science and social sciences. Some areas of mathematics, such as statistics and game theory, are developed in close correlation with their applications and are often grouped under applied mathematics. Study options include applied and standard mathematics, operations research, statistics and actuarial science.

As a graduate student, you will focus your studies on computational operations research, a program administered by the Department of Computer Science.

About Mathematics

Paths of Study

Applied Learning

  • Courses

    Study a broad range of topics, including Abstract Algebra (MATH 307), Euclidean and non-Euclidean Geometry with Applications to Art (MATH 316) and Topology (MATH 426).*

  • Research

    Take part in research through a carefully supervised apprenticeship process where your research skills and insight develop through close interaction with a faculty supervisor.

  • Publications with Undergraduates

    Collaborate with a faculty member on their research and have the chance to be published.

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Discover more about our student awards, calculus readiness test, Simon teaching prize, study abroad opportunities, course sites, and student forms.

For Current Students

Rankings

  • # 4
    Best College for Mathematics in Virginia
    Niche 2025
  • # 4
    Best College for Computer Science in Virginia
    Niche 2025
  • # 5
    Top Public College for Finance Salaries
    Wall Street Journal 2024
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Outcomes

About 20% of William & Mary mathematics majors pursue doctoral study. Recent years have seen an increase in the number of majors who pursue graduate study in disciplines such as engineering, economics or other sciences. There is a perennial shortage of high school teachers with strong mathematics backgrounds, and teaching at that level is a reliably strong employment option.

Alumni Spotlight

Walt Hickey '12 majored in applied math and won a Pulitzer Prize in 2022 for his work on a team that reported on the plight of the Uyghur community in China through comics.

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Alumni & Friends

We love hearing from alumni! Keep us up to date on changes to your mailing address, and about your professional and personal lives, through the William & Mary Alumni Association.

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Support Mathematics

Please consider giving to the Mathematics Fund, which helps our faculty members provide our students with the best possible learning experiences.

We use private funds to assist students in their research projects and to help cover travel expenses involved in hosting guest lecturers.

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Contact The Mathematics Department

Mathematics

Location

Jones Hall, Room 100 200 Ukrop Way Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Mailing Address

Department of Mathematics William & Mary P.O. Box 8795 Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795

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Courses Disclaimer

*Courses listed are examples. Course availability changes each semester.